Exploring Atmospheric Circulation

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What is the initiating engine for the tropospheric convection currents?

  • The Polar cell
  • The Equatorial cell
  • The Ferrel cell
  • The Hadley cell (correct)

At what latitudes are the polar cells located?

  • 30-60 degrees north and south of the equator
  • 60-90 degrees north and south of the equator (correct)
  • 90-180 degrees north and south of the equator
  • 0-30 degrees north and south of the equator

What is the function of the Hadley cell in the global circulation model (GCM)?

  • Facilitating ocean currents
  • Regulating atmospheric pressure
  • Initiating engine for the entire planet's tropospheric convection currents (correct)
  • Generating magnetic fields

What characterizes the movement of air within the Hadley cell?

<p>Hot air rising and cold air sinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what latitudes does the air sink in the Hadley cell?

<p>30 degrees south and north (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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