Statement I : Roaring Forties are strong Westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40° and 50° Statement II : The strong East to West air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the Earth's rotation and there are few landmasses to serve as wind breaks
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