Asked by kitkat
What causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate counterclockwise?(1 point)
Responses
the Coriolis effect
the Coriolis effect
ocean temperatures
ocean temperatures
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the strength of the eyewall
Responses
the Coriolis effect
the Coriolis effect
ocean temperatures
ocean temperatures
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the strength of the eyewall
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate counterclockwise primarily due to **the Coriolis effect**. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's rotation, causing moving air and water to turn and twist, which influences the direction of winds and ocean currents.
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