Why do you think this is called a high-pressure system? ______________________
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A high-pressure system is a weather system where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is higher than the surrounding areas. This means that the air molecules in the high-pressure system are more tightly packed together than in the surrounding areas. Now, let's Show more…
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