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What is responsible for much of the global circulation of Earth's atmosphere?
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?
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?
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?
Where can horse latitudes be found on Earth?
What meteorological event can occur where a Ferrel Cell and a Polar Cell meet?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which factor greatly influences the speed of rotation in different latitudes on Earth?
How does Earth's rotation contribute to atmospheric circulation?
How does Earth's rotation contribute to atmospheric circulation?
