Question

In one to two sentences, describe the characteristics of a high-pressure system. Be sure to include the following in your response:

a. How/where does the air move a high pressure system?

b. What kind of weather to we usually observe in a high pressure system.

Answer 1

In a high-pressure system, air moves downward and outward from the center, leading to stable atmospheric conditions. This typically results in clear skies, calm weather, and minimal precipitation, as the descending air inhibits cloud formation.