Convection cell: A pattern of atmospheric circulation in which warm air rises, cools, and sinks, driving wind patterns.
How to apply it: Apply convection cells (Hadley, Ferrel, Polar) to explain global wind and precipitation patterns.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Earth Systems and Resources
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