Question

Secondary circulation in atmosphere consists of

Answer 1

A secondary circulation is a circulation induced in a rotating system. For example, the primary circulation of Earth's atmosphere is zonal. If however a parcel of air, that moves in a purely zonal direction, is accelerated or decelerated zonally, the Coriolis force will add a meridional component to its velocity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Primary circulation – planetary winds, includes polar easterlies. Secondary circulation – cyclones, anticyclones, monsoon etc Tertiary winds – local winds like land and sea breezes, mountain and valley winds etc. This discussion on Secondary circulation in atmosphere consists of1. polar easterlies|2.