In the Northern Hemispheres,winds spiraling clockwise out of a high pressure area are
A)geostrophic.
B)anticyclonic.
C)cyclonic.
D)meridional.

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Clockwise winds out of a high pressure area indicate an anticyclonic flow pattern. Geostrophic winds refer to winds that flow parallel to isobars, and are not necessarily associated with high pressure systems. Cyclonic winds flow counterclockwise around low pressure areas. Meridional winds refer to north-south directional winds.

In the Northern Hemispheres,winds Spiraling Clockwise Out of a High