In the Three-Cell Model of the Atmosphere, Upper Level Winds

question 96

Multiple Choice

In the three-cell model of the atmosphere, upper level winds are incorrectly predicted to flow from ____.

• A)the north
• B)the east
• C)the south
• D)the west
• E)all directions

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experimental study, the variable that is being tested and measured, often considered the effect in a cause-effect relationship.

Control Variable

A control variable is an element that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the effect on the outcome can be attributed to the variable being tested.

Hypothetical Variable

A variable that is not directly observable, proposed to explain relationships and effects in scientific models.

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being measured or tested to see how it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).