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

According to the three-cell model, areas of surface low pressure should be found at the equator and 60° latitude. This is because of converging trade winds at the equator and the polar easterlies at 60° latitude, both producing rising air and low-pressure systems.

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