Large Scale Wind Circulation Systems That Reverse with the Seasons

question 73

Multiple Choice

Large scale wind circulation systems that reverse with the seasons are called:

• A)meridional cells.
• B)typhoons.
• C)tropical cyclones.
• D)monsoons.
• E)tropical anticyclones.

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