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What is high pressure area with sinking air also known as?

(a) Cyclone

(b) Anti-cyclone

(c) Eddy zone

(d) Richardson zone

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The origin of the question is Air Pollution topic in division Air Pollution of Environmental Engineering

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The correct option is (b) Anti-cyclone

The explanation: Anticyclones are high pressure regions with low ventilation where air is sinking, and is warmed by compression.

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