Tri- cellular models of wind

What are the three main cells in the tri-cellular model of wind?

• Polar Cell, Ferrel Cell, Hadley Cell

• Arctic Cell, Tropical Cell, Temperate Cell

• Equatorial Cell, Subpolar Cell, Subtropical Cell

What drives the movement of air in the Hadley Cell?

• Earth's rotation

• Solar heating at the equator

• Ocean currents

In which direction do winds in the Hadley Cell typically blow?

• From east to west

• From west to east

• From north to south

What is the main characteristic of the Ferrel Cell?

• It exists only in the tropics.

• It acts as a transition zone between the Hadley and Polar Cells.

• It is responsible for tropical storms.

Where does the Polar Cell operate?

• From the equator to 30° latitude

• From 30° to 60° latitude

• From 60° latitude to the poles

What type of wind is associated with the Ferrel Cell?

• Trade Winds

• Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

Which cell is most affected by the Coriolis effect?

• Hadley Cell

• Ferrel cell

• polar cell

What is the primary role of the tri-cellular model in understanding weather patterns?

• It predicts volcanic activity.

• It explains global wind patterns and climate zones.

• It models ocean currents.

What happens to the air as it rises in the Hadley Cell?

• It cools and condenses, leading to precipitation.

• It warms and expands, leading to dry conditions.

• It stays the same temperature.