Which of the following processes occurs when an anticyclone develops?
A)The anticyclone is causing a middle-latitude storm to form.
B)Separate anticyclones are merging.
C)The anticyclone is moving toward the east coast.
D)The central pressure is increasing.

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When an anticyclone develops, the central pressure is increasing. This is because an anticyclone is an area of high pressure, which means the air is sinking and moving outward, causing the pressure to increase. The other choices do not accurately describe the process of anticyclone development.

Which of the Following Processes Occurs When an Anticyclone Develops