The 3 cell model for global atmospheric circulation Flashcards

1
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What shape does the air in each cell move in

A

A sort of circle

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2
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The cells transfer surplus heat energy where

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from the equator to the poles

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3
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How many pressure cells are there in each hemisphere

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3 pressure cells

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4
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What are the name of the 3 pressure cells in which the air circulates through the troposphere and at what latitudes are they found

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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

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