MATSEC AM Geography Practice Questions - Malta Advanced Matriculation (AM) Geography - AM 13 (2026) Exam

In the tri-cellular model of global atmospheric circulation, the Hadley cell is characterised by:

Rising air at about 60° latitude and sinking air at the poles Descending air at the ITCZ and rising air in subtropical highs Surface westerlies only and no vertical motion Rising air near the equator and sinking air near 30° latitude

Correct Answer:

Rising air near the equator and sinking air near 30° latitude

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