Hazardous Earth: Atmospheric Circulation

Question 1

What are circulation cells?

Answer 1

Solar radiation is spread over a wider area of distribution at the poles than at the equator. In both hemispheres, the redistribution of heat energy is caused by three atmospheric circulation cells. Heat energy is transferred where the cells meet.

Question 2

What are the 3 circulation cells and where are they located?

Answer 2

Hadley Cells - equator
Ferrel Cells - in between
Polar Cells - at the poles