Global atmospheric circulation cells Flashcards
1
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Cool sinking air forms
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High-pressure
2
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Warm rising air forms
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Low-pressure
3
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Surface winds that blow in the direction of the equator
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Tradewinds
4
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Surface wins that blow in the direction of the poles
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Westerlies
5
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At the equator
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Hot air rises which results in a low pressure about rising with the rain and clouds.
The rising air cools and moves away from the equator to 30° north and south
6
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At 30° north and south
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Cool air Falls which results in high-pressure with minimum rainfall and no clouds
7
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At 60° north and south
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Cold air from the polls meet the warm surface wins the air rises and forms a low pressure belt
8
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At the poles
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Call Air sinks and forms a high-pressure belt which moves a service went back to the
