In global convective circulation,air sinks at the ________ and the ________.
A) equator; poles
B) equator; polar fronts
C) horse latitudes; poles
D) horse latitudes; polar fronts

Question

In global convective circulation,air sinks at the ________ and the ________. 
A) equator; poles 
B) equator; polar fronts 
C) horse latitudes; poles 
D) horse latitudes; polar fronts

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In global convective circulation, air rises at the equator and moves towards the poles. At about 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres, the rising air cools and sinks back down towards the surface. These areas where air is sinking are known as the horse latitudes. The poles, on the other hand, are regions of high pressure where cold air sinks towards the surface. Therefore, air sinks at the horse latitudes and the poles in global convective circulation.

In Global Convective Circulation,air Sinks at the ________ and the ________

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