Barrons AP Environmental Science

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION


(a) Choose  ONE of  the following:  Hadley  cell,   Ferrel  cell,   or  Polar   cell.   In
your description, include the following:

(i) A   description of  the type    of  cell
(ii) An explanation of how that cell develops
(iii) The cell’s location with respect to the equator

(b) Describe the characteristics of that cell in terms of climatic conditions. In
your description, include temperature, relative humidity, and prevailing
winds.


(i) Identify    and describe    ONE biome   that    would   exist   at  sea level   within  the
specific latitudes of that cell. In your description, give examples of both
plants and animals that would be found within that biome.

Answer


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about. A few minutes planning and organizing your responses will get you a much higher score.
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