Which of the following is true of high pressure areas?
A)air converges and ascends within high pressure systems.
B)air descends and diverges within high pressure systems.
C)they generally involve atmospheric pressures lower than 1000 mb.
D)they are characteristic for areas along the equator.
E)air within them moves toward the poles.

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High pressure areas are associated with sinking air, which leads to divergence of air at the surface. This leads to clear skies and fair weather conditions.

Which of the Following Is True of High Pressure Areas