Which of the following matches is correct relative to air circulation?
A)anticyclone = low pressure center
B)cyclone = low pressure center
C)anticyclone = clockwise circulation in the southern hemisphere
D)cyclone = clockwise in the northern hemisphere
E)anticyclone = clockwise in the southern hemisphere

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A cyclone is a low pressure center that rotates counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. An anticyclone is a high pressure center that rotates clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere. Therefore, option B is the correct match.

Which of the Following Matches Is Correct Relative to Air