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Earth's System: Earth’s Climate Systems
Effect of Atmospheric Circulation on Climate - II
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Effect of Atmospheric Circulation On Climate - II
Atmospheric circulation moves air across Earth and plays a key role in shaping global climate zones. Warm air rises near the equator, while cooler air sinks near the poles. This movement forms large patterns called circulation cells. Rising air ...
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Ever wonder why some places are always rainy while others remain dry? It has a lot to do with how air moves around the planet.
Between the equator and the poles, air rises and sinks in giant loops called circulation cells, shaping the climate across the planet.
At the equator, the air is warm and rises. As it rises, it cools, and moi...
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