Global Winds
What air current is between 0-30 degrees North
NE tradewinds
Which cell is between 0 and 30 degrees N&S
Define convection
The transfer of heat through fluids, liquids, and gasses
What are the names of the air currents that surround the Earth
Polar Easterlies, Westerlies, and Trade Winds
Which cell is between 60 and 90 degrees N&S
Polar Cell
When the air is warm what does it do? Rise or sink?
The air rises
Which air current is between 60-90 degrees south?
Polar Easterlies
Which cell is between 30 and 60 degrees N/S
Ferell cell
What happens when the air is really dense and cold?
It sinks
Which air current is between 60-90 degrees North?
Polar Easterlies
What are the three different Convection cells
Hadley,Ferell,Polar
Which one receives more radiation? The equator or the poles?
Equator
Which air current is between 30-60 degrees south?
Westerlies
What causes Convection cells to form?
The density change from the temperature.
Is boiling water on a stove an example of convection? True or false?
TRUE