Ascending air at the equator and descending air around 30°N and S latitudes create semicircular air circulation routes known as ________.

A. the trade winds
B. the Subtropical High Pressure Zone
C. westerly winds (westerlies)
D. Hadley cells
E. the semi-troposphere


Answer: D

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