In terms of the three-cell model of the general circulation,areas of surface low pressure should be found at
A) the equator and the poles.
B) the equator and 30 latitude.
C) the equator and 60 latitude.
D) 30 latitude and 60 latitude.
E) 30 latitude and the poles.

Question

In terms of the three-cell model of the general circulation,areas of surface low pressure should be found at
A) the equator and the poles.
B) the equator and 30  latitude.
C) the equator and 60  latitude.
D) 30  latitude and 60  latitude.
E) 30  latitude and the poles.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the three-cell model, surface low pressure areas are typically found at the equator (due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone) and at 60 degrees latitude (due to the polar front).

In Terms of the Three-Cell Model of the General Circulation,areas