The polar cell

A. has low pressure centered over land in the northern hemisphere.
B. has high pressure centered over land in the southern hemisphere.
C. has surface winds out of the west, easterly winds aloft.
D. has low pressure centered over the poles resulting in stormy conditions.


Answer: B

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