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.
What causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate counterclockwise?(1 point)
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the Coriolis effect
the Coriolis effect
ocean temperatures
ocean temperatures
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the strength of the eyewall
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