Question

What do sailors name Western Winds at 40°, 50° and 60° latitudes?

Answer 1

Doldrums,, horse latitude and one more also

Answer 2

Answer:

The western winds which blow between 40° and 60° latitudes are referred to as Westerlies, Prevailing Westerlies or Roaring Forties by sailors.

Explanation:

These are winds that blow from the West to East along the middle latitudes. They originate mainly from the southwest of the Northern hemisphere and northwest of the Southern hemisphere. The Westerlies are strong especially over the oceans because of the absence of landmass.