The Hadley model of atmospheric circulation assumes [INSERT FIGURE 8-4a. NO CAPTION]
A) an equal distribution of land and water across the earth
B) an unequal distribution of land and water across the earth
C) a planet covered entirely by water
D) the earth does not receive any sunlight
Answer: C
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What are believed to be the causes of global transgressive and regressive cycles?
Freezing nuclei are a part of the _______________ process of forming precipitation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The western intensification causes water to pile up ________, forcing it to flow ________ in strong currents
A) along western shores of continents; downward, then eastward B) around the subtropical highs; in all directions C) at the equator; eastward and westward D) against eastern shore of continents; northward and southward