5. What are the assumptions of global air circulation patterns? (refer to 4.1.2.4)

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5. What are the assumptions of global air circulation patterns?

(refer to 4.1.2.4)

4.1.2.4 Simple model of global circulation
> The first model will be found on the following simplifying assumptions:
1. The earth is not rotating in space.
2. The earth's surface is composed of the similar materials.
3. A temperature gradient of hotter air at the equator and colder air at the pole.
4. As describe in following figure, surface air flow is from the poles to the equator.
H
H
Simplified One-Cell Global Air Circulation Pattern
(Picture taken from web:www.physicalgeography.net)
Transcribed Image Text:4.1.2.4 Simple model of global circulation > The first model will be found on the following simplifying assumptions: 1. The earth is not rotating in space. 2. The earth's surface is composed of the similar materials. 3. A temperature gradient of hotter air at the equator and colder air at the pole. 4. As describe in following figure, surface air flow is from the poles to the equator. H H Simplified One-Cell Global Air Circulation Pattern (Picture taken from web:www.physicalgeography.net)
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