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Planetary circulation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007968

The large-scale, persistent patterns of atmospheric and oceanic movement that distribute heat and moisture around the globe. These circulations are driven by differential solar heating between the equator and poles, and modified by the Earth's rotation. Examples include the Hadley, Ferrel, and polar cells in the atmosphere, and major ocean currents.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007968
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007968",
  "term": "Planetary circulation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The large-scale, persistent patterns of atmospheric and oceanic movement that distribute heat and moisture around the globe. These circulations are driven by differential solar heating between the equator and poles, and modified by the Earth's rotation. Examples include the Hadley, Ferrel, and polar cells in the atmosphere, and major ocean currents.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/planetary-circulation/"
}

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