Which of the following is TRUE of high pressure areas?
A)They are characteristic for areas along the equator.
B)Air converges and ascends within high pressure systems.
C)They generally involve atmospheric pressures lower than 1000 mb.
D)Air descends and diverges within high pressure systems.

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Air descends and diverges within high pressure systems. This creates a stable and dry weather pattern. Option A is incorrect because high pressure areas are more characteristic of mid-latitudes. Option B is incorrect because air converges and ascends within low pressure systems. Option C is incorrect because high pressure systems involve atmospheric pressures higher than 1000 mb.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of High Pressure Areas