Which of the following conditions could best promote drier conditions in the Asian continent?
A)1040 mb,inward,counterclockwise flow
B)995 mb,outward,clockwise flow
C)995 mb,inward,counterclockwise flow
D)1040 mb,outward clockwise flow

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High pressure systems promote drier conditions, and the air flow around high pressure systems is outward and clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, option D with a high pressure of 1040 mb and outward, clockwise flow would promote drier conditions in Asia.

Which of the Following Conditions Could Best Promote Drier Conditions