Air flow in a Northern Hemisphere high pressure zone is
A)downward,outward and clockwise.
B)downward,outward and counterclockwise.
C)inward,upward and clockwise.
D)inward,upward and counterclockwise.
E)downward,inward and clockwise.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, high pressure zones are characterized by air that moves downward and outward due to the high pressure at the center. The Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth's rotation, deflects this outward-moving air to the right, resulting in a clockwise rotation.

Air Flow in a Northern Hemisphere High Pressure Zone Is