According to the three-cell general circulation model,at the equator we would not expect to find
A) the ITCZ.
B) a ridge of high pressure.
C) cumuliform clouds.
D) light winds.
E) heavy showers.

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The three-cell general circulation model predicts a band of low pressure near the equator, known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which results in heavy showers and cumuliform clouds. However, the equator is not expected to have a ridge of high pressure, as the convergence of the trade winds prevents the development of such a ridge. Light winds are also not expected at the equator, as the Coriolis force is weak and the pressure gradient is shallow. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

According to the Three-Cell General Circulation Model,at the Equator We