In the Northern Hemisphere, which direction does wind flow around areas of high pressure?

In the Northern Hemisphere, which direction does wind flow around areas of high pressure?

  • (A) Counter clockwise direction
  • (B) Clockwise direction
  • (C) South west direction
  • (D) Downward direction
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, a high-pressure area will have its winds moving out, or away, in a clockwise motion. This is due to the Coriolis Effect, which causes the winds to swing out or away from the center. This contrasts with low-pressure areas, which have counterclockwise motion.
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