The Wind Band Between the Horse Latitudes and the Doldrums

question 6

Multiple Choice

The wind band between the horse latitudes and the doldrums is called the ________ in the Southern Hemisphere.

• A) westerlies
• B) northeast trade winds
• C) southeast trade winds
• D) polar easterlies
• E) seasonal monsoon

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Definitions:

Dominant Species

In a community, a species that as a result of its large biomass or abundance exerts a major influence on the distribution of populations of other species.

Common Species

A term referring to species that are frequently encountered within their habitat or geographical area, often well-adapted to living in human-altered environments.

Community

An assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area and interact with each other.

Keystone Species

Species that have a disproportionately large effect on their natural environment relative to their abundance, often influencing both ecosystem structure and biodiversity.