Near the Equator, the Patterns of Convection Currents Are Called

question 52

Multiple Choice

Near the equator, the patterns of convection currents are called _________________.

• A) El Niño events
• B) high-pressure cells
• C) Coriolis cells
• D) the troposphere
• E) Hadley cells

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