Which of the following is true regarding low-pressure cells in the Southern Hemisphere?
A) They form a continuous belt of uniform intensity surrounding the periphery of Antarctica.
B) The air circulation pattern around each low is clockwise.
C) They are influenced by continental-sized land areas at 60° S latitude.
D) They are most strongly developed during the summer months (January).

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In the Southern Hemisphere, the air circulation pattern around low-pressure cells is clockwise due to the Coriolis effect. Option A is incorrect because the belt of low-pressure cells in the Southern Hemisphere is not continuous and varies in intensity. Option C and D are also incorrect as there are no continental-sized land masses at 60° S latitude, and low-pressure cells are not necessarily most strongly developed during January.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Low-Pressure Cells in the Southern