The Low-Latitude Atmospheric Circulation Cell with Rising Air Over the Equatorial

question 78

Multiple Choice

The low-latitude atmospheric circulation cell with rising air over the equatorial trough and sinking air over the subtropical high pressure belts is the:

• A)convection loop
• B)sea breeze
• C)Hadley cell
• D)trade cell

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