Which mechanism primarily drives atmospheric heat redistribution within Hadley cells?

💡 Explanation

Within Hadley cells, evaporation occurs at the equator, absorbing large amounts of latent heat, and this water vapor is then transported poleward where it condenses releasing the latent heat, redistributing energy. Therefore latent heat transfer is key, rather than sensible heat flux, radiative exchange or geothermal heat which are less significant drivers in this process.

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