Global atmospheric circulation (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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How does Earth receive its heat energy?
How does Earth receive its heat energy?
Through solar radiation from the Sun
Where is there a heat surplus and where is there a heat deficit?
Where is there a heat surplus and where is there a heat deficit?
Surplus at equator; deficit at poles
What does rising warm air create?
What does rising warm air create?
Low pressure areas
How many circulation cells are in each hemisphere?
How many circulation cells are in each hemisphere?
Three
Which circulation cell is the most powerful?
Which circulation cell is the most powerful?
Hadley cell
To what altitude does warm air rise at the equator in the Hadley cell?
To what altitude does warm air rise at the equator in the Hadley cell?
About 15 kilometres
At which latitude does cooled air sink in the Hadley cell?
At which latitude does cooled air sink in the Hadley cell?
30° north and south
What are trade winds?
What are trade winds?
Air flowing from 30° to the equator
Where is the Ferrel cell located?
Where is the Ferrel cell located?
Between Hadley and Polar cells
Between which latitudes do westerly winds occur?
Between which latitudes do westerly winds occur?
30° and 60°
Why does water sink in polar regions?
Why does water sink in polar regions?
It becomes cold and dense
By how much does the Gulf Stream raise UK temperatures above expected levels?
By how much does the Gulf Stream raise UK temperatures above expected levels?
5-10°C