As air in the upper atmosphere migrates toward the poles (which the Hadley Cell), it is forced back down to the Earth. At what approximate latitude does this occur?
A) 30 degrees north and south latitude.
B) 10 degrees north and south latitude.
C) 50 degrees north and south latitude.
D) 60 degrees north and south latitude.

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The Hadley Cell circulates air from the equator to about 30 degrees north and south latitude, where it descends, creating high-pressure zones.

As Air in the Upper Atmosphere Migrates Toward the Poles