Apentix/AP Environmental Science/Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources/Question
AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt

Uneven solar heating drives atmospheric circulation because

A.the equator warms more than the poles, so air rises there
B.poles receive the most sunlight
C.the sun heats everywhere equally
D.oceans block all air movement

Explanation

Core Concept

Hot equatorial air rises, flows poleward, sinks, and returns — the convection loops (Hadley cells) that create global wind belts.

Correct Answer

Athe equator warms more than the poles, so air rises there

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