Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why ?

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Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why ? 

1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 

2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


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