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
You might also like to view...
The Aboriginal population numbered approximately ________ upon European conquest?
A) 1 million B) 10,000 C) 300,000 D) 800,000 E) 3 million
Europe's influence on the world has been
a. disproportionately large, given its relative small size in comparison to other regions. b. disproportionately small, given its relative large size in comparison to other regions. c. about average, given its relative size in comparison to other regions. d. None of the choices are correct.
What is the source of heat in geothermal power?
A. Radioactive elements inside the Earth B. Coal burning C. Active heating by solar energy D. Combustion of synfuels
Passive margins are found on the edges of most of the landmasses bordering the Pacific Ocean.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)