Which is a characteristic of anticyclones?

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Which is a characteristic of anticyclones?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Anticyclone vs cyclone: how pressure systems differ • Typical weather in high-pressure areas • Relationship between air sinking/rising and cloud formation

💭 Think About

• Is an anticyclone associated with high pressure or low pressure, and how does that usually affect clouds and rain? • When air is sinking rather than rising, what usually happens to cloud formation and visibility? • Looking at the choices, which ones sound more like stormy low-pressure conditions rather than calm high-pressure conditions?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify whether an anticyclone is a high-pressure or low-pressure system • Match high-pressure systems with their usual sky condition (clear vs overcast) and precipitation (present vs absent) • Eliminate options that clearly describe stormy/low-pressure weather (strong winds, continuous rain, widespread clouds)

Question 1 of 27070

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Which is a characteristic of anticyclones?

A

High winds and cloudiness

B

Overcast skies

C

Dry, fair weather

D

Gustiness and continuous precipitation

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c51913c

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c51913c

Which is a characteristic of anticyclones?

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Question 1 of 27070

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Which is a characteristic of anticyclones?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Anticyclone vs cyclone: how pressure systems differ • Typical weather in high-pressure areas • Relationship between air sinking/rising and cloud formation

💭 Think About

• Is an anticyclone associated with high pressure or low pressure, and how does that usually affect clouds and rain? • When air is sinking rather than rising, what usually happens to cloud formation and visibility? • Looking at the choices, which ones sound more like stormy low-pressure conditions rather than calm high-pressure conditions?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify whether an anticyclone is a high-pressure or low-pressure system • Match high-pressure systems with their usual sky condition (clear vs overcast) and precipitation (present vs absent) • Eliminate options that clearly describe stormy/low-pressure weather (strong winds, continuous rain, widespread clouds)