In which type of rainfall, winds move out from a high-pressure area with wind direction clockwise in the northern hemisphere, and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Anticyclone.
- The type of rainfall described where winds move out from a high-pressure area with wind direction clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere is associated with anticyclones.
- Anticyclones are areas of high atmospheric pressure where the air descends and diverges outward in a clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
- As the air sinks and spreads out, it inhibits the formation of clouds and precipitation, leading to clear skies and dry weather conditions in regions under the influence of anticyclones.