Weather theoryQuestion 316 of 934

What kind of weather is typical with a high-pressure system?

  1. Rising moist air with widespread showers
  2. Frequent squall lines and heavy rain
  3. Good weather, with dry and descending air
  4. Increasing cloud and steady precipitation
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Correct answer: Good weather, with dry and descending air

High-pressure systems are generally areas of dry, descending air and good weather.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Wind Patterns, page 291

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026