According to the three-cell general circulation model, _____________ pressure at the surface is located at 30 degrees latitude and ____________ vertical motion is expected in this location.

a. high; rising
b. low; rising
c. high; sinking
d. low; sinking


c. high; sinking

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What will be an ideal response?

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