Overview
Atmospheric circulation patterns are essential for understanding how air moves around the Earth, affecting weather and climate. These patterns include Hadley, Ferrel, and Polar cells, each playing a unique role in distributing heat and moisture. Jet streams, which are fast-moving air currents, furth...
Key Terms
Example: Hadley cells are responsible for the trade winds.
Example: Ferrel cells help drive the westerlies.
Example: Polar cells contribute to the polar easterlies.
Example: The polar jet stream can bring cold air southward.
Example: Trade winds are crucial for sailing routes.
Example: Tropical, temperate, and polar are major climate zones.
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intermediateKey Concepts
Hadley CellsFerrel CellsPolar CellsJet Streams