Global Circulation Model

Step 1: Assign Temperatures

Drag the Hot/Cold labels to the correct latitude zones.

Available Elements

Hot

Cold

Cold

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90° N

60° N

30° N

0° Eq

30° S

60° S

90° S

Rotation Physics

Enable Coriolis Effect

Atmospheric Cells

Polar Cells (60°-90°)

Ferrel Cells (30°-60°)

Hadley Cells (0°-30°)

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