Geography Revision

Revision materials to support you in preparing for your GCSE Geography exams. 

GCSE | AQA | The Challenge of Natural Hazards | Global Atmospheric Circulation

Global Atmospheric Circulation

Global atmospheric circulation describes the large-scale movement of air and distribution of thermal energy (heat) across the surface of the Earth. Understanding global atmospheric circulation will help you understand weather patterns, climate, and distribution of precipitation.

The diagram below shows the main features of global atmospheric circulation.

Global atmospheric circulation model

Global atmospheric circulation model

This section will explore the different aspects of global atmospheric circulation, starting with atmospheric cells.

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