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The Hadley Cell
 A) gives an accurate description of atmospheric circulation at middle latitudes.
  B) gives an accurate description of atmospheric circulation at high latitudes.
  C) accounts for the existence of the ITCZ.
  D) predicts lush rainforests at 30 degrees latitude.
  E) was proposed in the mid-twentieth century.

Question 2

The trade-wind inversion
 A) is caused by the rising of warm surface air.
  B) is most common at high latitudes.
  C) causes convective cumulonimbus and resulting thunderstorms.
  D) causes stratocumulus over colder ocean waters.
  E) is unrelated to Hadley Cell circulation.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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