The wind around a surface high-pressure centre in the northern hemisphere blows in which of the following directions?

A. clockwise and inward toward the centre
B. counterclockwise and outward from the centre
C. clockwise and outward from the centre
D. counterclockwise and inward toward the centre


Answer: C

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