How do oceanic and atmospheric circulations affect
the distribution of energy on Earth?
Polar easterlies Polar high
OA
OB.
O C.
O D.
809
Subpolar low
30%
Subtropical high
Equatorial low (TCZ)
Trades
Subtropical high
Westerles
Subpolar low
60
Polar stories
Equatorial low TCZ)
T
Webladis
Oceanic and atmospheric circulations redistribute
and store energy.
Oceanic and atmospheric circulation align Earth's
energy in bands of latitude.
Oceanic and atmospheric circulation retain energy
but do not distribute it.
Oceanic and atmospheric circulation redistribute
energy but do not store it.