Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. Cloud formation
B. Clockwise wind circulation
C. Counterclockwise wind circulation
D. Rising air
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
High-pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere have clockwise wind circulation. They are associated with sinking air, leading to clear skies and dry weather.
Explanation:
The Himalayas block the cold, dry winds from Central Asia, preventing them from entering India and keeping northern India warmer than it would otherwise be.
Explanation:
Western Europe is primarily influenced by polar maritime air masses from the North Atlantic, which bring cool, moist, and changeable weather, moderated by the Gulf Stream.
Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau receives low rainfall because it lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. The moisture-laden monsoon winds lose most of their moisture on the windward side, leaving the leeward side dry.
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