Question

Explain the formation of anticyclones.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain pressure system
• Deflection of winds by Coriolis force
• Direction of rotation

Solution:

• An anticyclone is formed when a high-pressure region is surrounded
• by low-pressure areas.
• This high pressure is formed because of lower temperatures compared to adjoining areas.
• So now the winds blow outward from the high-pressure zone towards the low-pressure area and the winds get deflected because of Coriolis force, which leads to the formation of anticyclones.
• The direction of rotation of anticyclones is clockwise in the northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the southern hemisphere.