Which of the following air motions at pressure centres is correct?

A. Air sinks at both low-pressure centres and high-pressure centres.
B. Air rises at both low-pressure centres and high-pressure centres.
C. Air sinks at low-pressure centres and rises at high-pressure centres.
D. Air rises at low-pressure centres and sinks at high-pressure centres.


Answer: D

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