Most of mid-latitude weather is generated from an unstable zone between Ferrel and polar cells. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: T
The polar air does not mix well with the Farrel cells. The polar cell's air is more dense than the Ferrel
cell's air. The unstable zone creates the weather conditions found in the mid-latitudes. Information can
be found in the section The Atmosphere Moves in Response to Uneven Solar Heating and Earth's
Rotation.
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