Meteorology Midterm (Lesson 4) Flashcards


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1

What are the three Global Wind Circulation cells?

1. Hadley Cell

2. Ferrel Cell

3. Polar Cell

2

What are three characteristics of the Hadley Cell?

1. Low latitude air movement

2. Air rises equator

3. Tropical and subtropical climates

3

What are two characteristics of the Ferrel Cell?

1. Mid latitude

2. Air flows poleward/eastward.

4

What are three characteristics of the Polar Cell?

1. Air rises towards poles

2. Surface winds are easterly

3. Forms Polar highs.