The meeting zone of trade winds near the equator is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The meeting zone of trade winds near the equator is called:
A. Horse Latitudes
B. Polar Front
C. Westerlies
D. Doldrums
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Doldrums or Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is where trade winds converge near the equator.

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