In the northern hemisphere,descending air forms a high-pressure zone called _________ and surface winds blow in a ________ direction.

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Descending air forms an area of high pressure known as an anti-cyclone in the northern hemisphere. The surface winds blow clockwise around an anti-cyclone in the northern hemisphere. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it correctly identifies the high-pressure zone and the direction of surface winds in the northern hemisphere. Option A is incorrect because cyclones are areas of low pressure and their surface winds blow counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere. Option B is correct in identifying the high-pressure zone, but surface winds around an anti-cyclone blow clockwise. Option C is incorrect as the Ferrel cell is a mid- latitude atmospheric circulation cell and is not related to high or low-pressure zones.

In the Northern Hemisphere,descending Air Forms a High-Pressure Zone Called