The Ferrel cell and Polar cell are separated by which pressure belt? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Ferrel cell and Polar cell are separated by which pressure belt?
A. Subtropical high
B. Equatorial low
C. Polar high
D. Subpolar low
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Ferrel cell and Polar cell are separated by the subpolar low-pressure belt, located around 60° latitude in both hemispheres, where warm and cold air masses converge.

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