Atmospheric Circulation Quiz

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What is responsible for much of the global circulation of Earth's atmosphere?

Cloud formations

Jet streams

Wind cells (correct)

Wind turbines

Where are the Hadley Cells located in relation to Earth's equator?

Directly on the equator

On either side of the equator (correct)

In the middle of both hemispheres

At the North and South Poles

Which phenomenon is experienced at the equator due to the lack of atmospheric circulation?

Polar vortex

Doldrums (correct)

Horse latitudes

Monsoons

Where can horse latitudes be found on Earth?

Around 30 degrees off the equator Signup and view all the answers

What meteorological event can occur where a Ferrel Cell and a Polar Cell meet?

Polar front Signup and view all the answers

What is the main force that prevents atmospheric molecules from escaping into space?

The gravity of Earth Signup and view all the answers

How is solar heat on Earth primarily absorbed and insulated by the atmosphere?

By passing through the atmosphere and being retained near Earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of atmospheric circulation with respect to heat distribution?

To evenly distribute heat across the planet Signup and view all the answers

Which factor greatly influences the speed of rotation in different latitudes on Earth?

Earth's shape Signup and view all the answers

How does Earth's rotation contribute to atmospheric circulation?

By affecting the speed of rotation at different latitudes Signup and view all the answers

Atmospheric Circulation Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is responsible for much of the global circulation of Earth's atmosphere?

Where are the Hadley Cells located in relation to Earth's equator?

Which phenomenon is experienced at the equator due to the lack of atmospheric circulation?

Where can horse latitudes be found on Earth?

What meteorological event can occur where a Ferrel Cell and a Polar Cell meet?

What is the main force that prevents atmospheric molecules from escaping into space?

How is solar heat on Earth primarily absorbed and insulated by the atmosphere?

What is the primary function of atmospheric circulation with respect to heat distribution?

Which factor greatly influences the speed of rotation in different latitudes on Earth?

How does Earth's rotation contribute to atmospheric circulation?

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