1. B/w 10°N&S latitudes; called Doldrums2. Due to heating, region of LP develops near the surface as convectional currents carry air upwards3. Calm air movements; thermally induced4. Region of LP varies with the apparent movement of the Sun5. Region of convergence of trade winds6. Since a large part of this belt lies over oceans, winds carry moisture and cause convectional rainfall7. No cyclones formed due to absence of Coriolis force

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1. 1. B/w 10°N&S latitudes; called Doldrums
2. Due to heating, region of LP develops near the surface as convectional currents carry air upwards
3. Calm air movements; thermally induced
4. Region of LP varies with the apparent movement of the Sun
5. Region of convergence of trade winds
6. Since a large part of this belt lies over oceans, winds carry moisture and cause convectional rainfall
7. No cyclones formed due to absence of Coriolis force