The winds of the "roaring forties" are strongest near __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 50°S
The 'roaring forties' describe strong westerly winds in the Southern Hemisphere, which actually reach their maximum sustained velocities and fetch slightly further south near 50°S due to uninterrupted oceanic expanses.
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