Question

A bold blue "H" has been marked on the map in northern Maine to denote the center of high pressure existing in that general area. Note the pattern of wind directions at stations in the several-state area surrounding the high-pressure center. Wind directions at these stations suggest that, as seen from above, the air flowed generally clockwise and spiraled ________ this Northern Hemisphere high-pressure center. a. outward from b. inward toward

Answer 1

In the case in which:

A bold blue "H" has been marked on the map in northern Maine to denote the center of high pressure existing in that general area. Note the pattern of wind directions at stations in the several-state area surrounding the high-pressure center. Wind directions at these stations suggest that, as seen from above, the air flowed generally clockwise and spiraled a. Outward from this Northern Hemisphere high-pressure center.

The correct answer is Outward from

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason for this phenomenon in which the wind lows generally clockwise and spiraled is because of the Coriolis effect. It makes immobile objects that can move following a flux outwards the pressure centers in a clockwise direction. It is due to gravity. Also, we can observe this phenomenon clearly because we can compare moving objects with immobile objects while they are in movement.

Answer 2

Wind directions at these stations suggest that, as seen from above, the air flowed generally clockwise and spiraled a. outward from this Northern Hemisphere high-pressure center.

Step-by-step explanation:

The wind direction clockwise and outward is a characteristic of the Coriolis force in the Northern Hemisphere under high-pressure. The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis force to move in such direction.