AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Warm air rises at the equator because
A.heating makes it expand and become less dense
B.it contains more water and is heavier
C.gravity is weaker there
D.the Coriolis effect pushes it up
Explanation
Core Concept
Lower density air floats on cooler, denser air — the buoyancy that powers the Hadley circulation and the tropical rain belt.
Correct Answer
Aheating makes it expand and become less dense
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