When upper-level divergence of air above a surface low exceeds the surface convergence of air, the surface air pressure will ____ and the storm itself will ____.
A) increase; intensify
B) increase; dissipate
C) decrease; intensify
D) decrease; dissipate

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When upper-level divergence exceeds surface convergence, it effectively removes more air mass from above the surface low than is being added at the surface. This leads to a decrease in surface air pressure and, as a result, the storm is likely to intensify due to the enhanced low-pressure system drawing in more air.

When Upper-Level Divergence of Air Above a Surface Low Exceeds