The 3 cell model for global atmospheric circulation Flashcards
1
Q
What shape does the air in each cell move in
A
A sort of circle
2
Q
The cells transfer surplus heat energy where
A
from the equator to the poles
3
Q
How many pressure cells are there in each hemisphere
A
3 pressure cells
4
Q
What are the name of the 3 pressure cells in which the air circulates through the troposphere and at what latitudes are they found
A
Hadley - they stretch from the equator to 30 degrees North and South
Ferrel - they stretch from 30 degrees north and south to 60 degrees north and south
Polar cells - they stretch from 60 degrees north and south to the poles
