Which of the Following Is True of Hadley Cells

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Hadley cells?

• A)They dominate the polar circulation.
• B)Upper-air flow moves northward and southward into the subtropics.
• C)They are associated with the subpolar low pressure systems.
• D)They occur at great depth in the oceans.
• E)The westerlies emerge as a result of these cells.

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Definitions:

Apnea

A pause in breathing, especially during sleep, that can be a symptom of various sleep disorders.

Respiration

Process of life in which oxygen is used to oxidize organic fuel molecules, providing a source of energy, carbon dioxide, and water; movement of air into and out of the lungs, the exchange of gases with blood, the transportation of gases in the blood, and gas exchange between the blood and the tissues.

Chloride Shift

Diffusion of chloride ions into red blood cells as bicarbonate ions diffuse out; maintains electrical neutrality inside and outside the red blood cells.

Bicarbonate Ions

An anion (HCO3-) that plays a critical role in maintaining the pH balance of the body, acting as a buffer in blood plasma.