What happens to the air and wind that causes high-pressure systems?(1 point)

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Warm air cools as it sinks and the wind blows outward.
Warm air cools as it sinks and the wind blows outward.

Cool air warms as it rises and the wind blows inward.
Cool air warms as it rises and the wind blows inward.

Warm air cools as it rises and the wind blows inward.
Warm air cools as it rises and the wind blows inward.

Cool air warms as it sinks and the wind blows outward.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Warm air cools as it sinks and the wind blows outward.

In high-pressure systems, the air is generally descending, which leads to warming and stabilization of the air, causing it to become dense and sink. As this air descends, it promotes outward flow, resulting in winds that blow from high-pressure areas toward lower-pressure areas.