10 Questions
Which part of the Earth receives more heat from the Sun?
The equator
What is the purpose of global circulation?
To redistribute heat
What would happen if the Earth did not rotate and was a simple landmass with no oceans?
There would be a single circulatory cell in each hemisphere
Which cells are the largest in the global circulation system?
Hadley cells
Where does the warm air from the equator eventually sink?
At the surface
Which cells flow in the opposite direction to the Hadley and polar cells?
Feral cells
What do the circulating cells transport from the equator to the poles?
Heat
What is created when air is rising in an area?
Low pressure
Where are the largest areas of rainforests found?
Near the equator
Which region has largely clear skies and little rainfall?
High pressure region
Test your knowledge on global circulation and heat distribution on Earth! Learn about the impact of the equator, poles, and the role of oceans in redistributing heat. Explore what would happen if the Earth didn't rotate and had no oceans. Take the quiz now and challenge your understanding of our planet's climate system!
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