The Tri-Cellular Model (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What are the three circulation cells in each hemisphere?
What are the three circulation cells in each hemisphere?
Hadley, Ferrel, and Polar cells
Between which latitudes does the Hadley cell operate?
Between which latitudes does the Hadley cell operate?
Equator and 30° latitude
What is the ITCZ?
What is the ITCZ?
Where two Hadley cells meet
Between which latitudes does the Ferrel cell operate?
Between which latitudes does the Ferrel cell operate?
30° and 60° latitude
What happens to air over the poles in the Polar cell?
What happens to air over the poles in the Polar cell?
Cold air subsides, creating high pressure
What does convergence mean in the tri-cellular model?
What does convergence mean in the tri-cellular model?
Air moving towards each other
Why are many of the world's deserts found at 30° latitude?
Why are many of the world's deserts found at 30° latitude?
Sinking air creates high pressure & dry
At what latitude does the Polar front form?
At what latitude does the Polar front form?
About 60° north and south
How many main components does each circulation cell have?
How many main components does each circulation cell have?
Four: two horizontal, two vertical
What weather conditions occur in equatorial regions?
What weather conditions occur in equatorial regions?
Rising air creates low pressure & wet