Question

Consider the following statements about the "Roaring Forties".Which of these statements are correct?

1. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
2. The blow with great strength and constancy.
3. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere.
4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them.

• A. iv only
• B. i, ii
• C. ii, iii, iv
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii, iii, iv

The "Roaring Forties"

• Roaring Forties are a region of strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, roughly between the latitudes of 40 and 50 degrees south. 
• The Roaring Forties are known for their strong and relatively constant westerly winds.
• In the Southern Hemisphere, the Roaring Forties generally blow from west to east, which means they have a west-to-east direction.
• The Roaring Forties are associated with stormy and often overcast weather.
• They are known for bringing frequent low-pressure systems and rainfall to certain regions.
• In ancient times the Roaring Forties were a major aid to ships sailing the Brouwer Route from Europe to the East Indies or Australasia.