Question

Define the term Ferrel Cell.

Answer 1

The Ferrel Cell is an atmospheric circulation cell located between the subtropical high-pressure belt (around 30° latitude) and the subpolar low-pressure belt (around 60° latitude). In this cell, air sinks at the subtropics and moves poleward near the surface, rising near the subpolar low-pressure belt, forming prevailing westerly winds. It acts as a link between the Hadley Cell and Polar Cell and is primarily driven by the Earth’s rotation rather than temperature differences.