Atmosphere

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what is global atmospheric circulation?
winds moving heat from the equator to the poles
How does wind move ?
areas of high pressure to low pressure
Why is there a pressure difference?
Sun heats the earths surface unevenly
What is insolation?
Insolation refers to the amount of solar radiation received on the Earth's surface.
What does warm air do?
Rise
What does cool air do ?
Sink
What does sinking air cause ?
High pressure
Where is the Hadley cell located?
Tropics
what are the tropics ?
Region around the equator.
Where is ferrel cell ?
Near 60 degrees
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