Surface high pressure is usually associated with:?

Question

1. ascending air 2. stormy weather 3. converging winds 4. descending air 5. none of the above

Answer 1

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The name "surface high pressure" gives you a huge hint for the answer.  High pressure is formed where cool, dense air is sinking.  That increases the air pressure in that region.  Further, a high pressure area is usually associated with fair weather.