The Hadley cell is characterized by

A. high pressure, rising air over the equator, low pressure, sinking air at 30°N and 30°S.
B. low pressure, rising air over the equator, high pressure, sinking air at 30°N and 30°S.
C. high pressure, sinking air over the equator, low pressure, rising air at 30°N and 30°S.
D. low pressure, sinking air over the equator, high pressure, rising air at 30°N and 30°S.


Answer: B

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