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En relación con las borrascas, ¿cuál de las siguientes afirmaciones es CORRECTA?Regarding depressions, which statement is CORRECT?

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Correct answer: a) They are regions where atmospheric pressure is lower than in the surrounding air.

Why it is correct

A depression has lower pressure than surrounding air. Air flows in and rises; it does not sink.

Why the others are not

  • b) Air rises: as it rises it cools and forms cloud.
  • c) Air flows in, and rises.
  • d) That describes an anticyclone.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Low: air in and up, cloud. High: down and out, clear sky.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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