Answer-Roaring Forty is

The roaring forties is the name given to strong westerly winds found in the southern hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40 and 50 degrees.

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Roaring Forty

A Very cold winds which blow in winters.

B Very hot and fast blowing summer winds.

C Winds blowing in southern hemisphere between 40⁰ - 50⁰S.

D Winds blowing in northern hemisphere between 40⁰ - 60⁰N.

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