Tri-cellular model

Question 1

3 Cells (inner to outer)

Answer 1

Hadley
Ferrel
Polar

Question 2

2 Success of tri-cellular model

Answer 2

Strong dependable trade winds transfer net imbalances

Creates high rainfall at equator

Question 3

2 Failures of model

Answer 3

Doesn’t account for El Nino effect on tropics

Doesn’t adjust to geomorphic features such as Himalaya’s

Question 4

Explain coriolis effect

Answer 4

Instead of travelling in a straight line the path of air masses are deflected by the spinning of the Earth