Global Circulation System (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is the main role of the global circulation system?
What is the main role of the global circulation system?
Transfer heat from Equator to poles
What happens when air is heated at the Equator?
What happens when air is heated at the Equator?
It becomes less dense and rises
What type of weather is associated with high pressure zones?
What type of weather is associated with high pressure zones?
Dry conditions with little rainfall
Name the three atmospheric circulation cells in order from the Equator.
Name the three atmospheric circulation cells in order from the Equator.
Hadley, Ferrel, Polar
Between which latitudes does the Hadley cell operate?
Between which latitudes does the Hadley cell operate?
Equator and 30° latitude
What does ITCZ stand for?
What does ITCZ stand for?
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone
What type of climate forms at approximately 30° latitude?
What type of climate forms at approximately 30° latitude?
Hot and dry desert climates
Why do equatorial regions experience high rainfall?
Why do equatorial regions experience high rainfall?
Rising air cools, water vapour condenses
Between which latitudes is the Ferrel cell found?
Between which latitudes is the Ferrel cell found?
30° and 60° latitude
What type of weather occurs around 60° north and south?
What type of weather occurs around 60° north and south?
Unsettled with frequent precipitation