The "Roaring Forties" are

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The "Roaring Forties" are

Monsoon winds in July
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal
Strong westerly winds between 40° and 50° S
Trade winds near the equator

Answer and solution

Correct answer: C) Strong westerly winds between 40° and 50° S

Little land in the Southern Hemisphere lets them blow strongly.

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