Which effect sharply alters tropospheric flow near subtropical high-pressure zones?

💡 Explanation

When subtropical highs develop, downward momentum mixing occurs because sinking air transfers upper-level momentum downwards, altering horizontal flow near the surface due to friction, leading to wind acceleration. Therefore downward mixing results, rather than the other answers linked to radiative, terrain, or pressure-related mechanisms.

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