Question

In which direction do cyclones rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

• A. Clockwise
• B. Counterclockwise
• C. Randomly
• D. Both clockwise and counterclockwise

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Counterclockwise

• In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate counterclockwise. This is due to the Coriolis effect, which deflects moving objects (like winds) to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.