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In which direction do cyclones rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

AClockwise

BCounterclockwise

CRandomly

DBoth clockwise and counterclockwise

Answer:

B. Counterclockwise

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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