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3a. the tropical latitudes, especially 0°
3b. Year-round direct heating of the equatorial regions causes the air to expand over
the equatorial regions and the warmed air to rise.
3 c .When the moist air reaches the “ceiling” of the troposphere (imposed by the
s t r a t o s p h e re), it will be forced to diverge—moving poleward. As it moves away fro m
the equator, the air cools—becoming more dense and sinks back toward Eart h.
3d. moist—as a result of strong surface evaporation
3e. tall thunderstorms, that is, cumulonimbus clouds
3f. yes. 10°N–10°S
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