alleryWhich circulation cell lies around the equator?
AFerrel cell
BHadley cell
CPolar cell
DRossby cell
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hadley cell
1. Circulation is divided into three cells by latitude.
2. Around the equator the Hadley cell is driven by rising air.
3. The Ferrel cell lies at mid latitudes and the Polar cell at high latitudes.
_Source: Wikipedia, Atmosphere of Earth, Circulation_
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