Global Circulation System (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Global circulation system role
Global circulation system role
Transfers heat from Equator to poles
Pressure type from warm rising air
Pressure type from warm rising air
Low pressure
Pressure type from cool sinking air
Pressure type from cool sinking air
High pressure
Low pressure weather conditions
Low pressure weather conditions
Cloudy with high precipitation
High pressure weather conditions
High pressure weather conditions
Dry with little rainfall
Three atmospheric cells (names)
Three atmospheric cells (names)
Hadley, Ferrel, Polar
Hadley cell latitude range
Hadley cell latitude range
Equator to 30°
ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone)
ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone)
Low pressure belt at Equator
Climate type at 30° latitude
Climate type at 30° latitude
Hot and dry (deserts e.g. Sahara)
Climate at 60° latitude
Climate at 60° latitude
Unsettled, wet, frequent precipitation