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Constant heating from the sun causes air to rise, then flow away from the equator. Sinking air in the subtropics spreads out and some of it flows toward the equator. This creates a "cell" (Hadley Cell) of circulation that constantly generates rising air at the equator and therefore low pressure.

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What causes the low pressures region that prevails over the tropics?

The low pressure region that prevails over the tropics is caused by the radiating heat from the sun. This area gets heat from the sun that is most directly overhead and the intense heat of the day and cool of night cause low pressure.


What causes the low pressure region that Prevails over the tropics?

Constant heating from the sun causes air to rise, then flow away from the equator. Sinking air in the subtropics spreads out and some of it flows toward the equator. This creates a "cell" (Hadley Cell) of circulation that constantly generates rising air at the equator and therefore low pressure.


Why are the tropics ware and sunny year round?

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How does air move from low pressure to high pressure?

Air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure due to the pressure gradient force. This force causes air to flow from regions of higher pressure to regions of lower pressure in order to equalize the pressure differences.


Why there are only 2 seasons in the tropics?

The tropics experience only two seasons, wet and dry, due to the consistent positioning of the sun directly overhead, which results in consistently warm temperatures and a stable climate. This causes the tilt of the Earth's axis to have less of an impact on creating distinct seasons as it does in other regions.


Why is it hotter around the tropics?

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what main factors cause the air in earths atmosphere to move?

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What are the causes of abnormal pressure in a well?

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Which pressure is in excess and causes fluids to move from A to C?

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What causes cavitatation in pipelines?

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