Check out the areas if low pressure on the weather map. Which of these is NOT characteristic of low pressure areas?
- Cloudy skies and precipitation
- Strong winds
- Descending air currents
- Unstable weather conditions
Descending air currents is NOT characteristic of low pressure areas. Low pressure systems have air that is rising, leading to cooling and condensation, which results in cloudy skies and precipitation. Strong winds and unstable weather conditions are also common in low pressure areas.