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AIR PRESSURE

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Assertion (A): 60º-65º latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low pressure belt instead of high pressure. Reason (R):

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is (A) is true, but (R) is false. In Air Pressure, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Air Pressure and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30º to 35º N and S latitudes is k

For this statement question, read slowly. In Air Pressure, the statements that hold true together are Only 1. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2007] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Air Pressure and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Air pressure is lowest in

You can think of it as a small story. In Air Pressure, Air pressure is lowest in happened with Summer season. That is why Summer season is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2014] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Air Pressure and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following latitudes (North or South) would you associate with ‘Horse Latitudes’?

Okay, so here is the simple version. Which of the following latitudes (North or points to 30º. In Air Pressure, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [UP Lower (Spl)(Pre) 2008] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Air Pressure and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.