Which of the following is a characteristic of a subtropical high-pressure belt?
A. Heavy rainfall
B. Sinking air
C. Low pressure
D. Rising air
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Subtropical high-pressure belts are characterized by sinking air (subsidence), which leads to clear skies, dry conditions, and the formation of deserts (e.g., Sahara, Kalahari).
Explanation:
The southeastern United States is influenced by tropical maritime air masses from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in summer, bringing warm, humid, and unstable weather with thunderstorms.
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