In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate:
A. Downward
B. Counterclockwise
C. Clockwise
D. Straight
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate counterclockwise (opposite to the Northern Hemisphere) due to the Coriolis force deflecting winds to the left.
Explanation:
The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
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