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Q · Atmosphere and CyclonesEasy · 45s
In which hemisphere do cyclones rotate clockwise?
TopicAtmosphere and Cyclones
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyEasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Cyclones rotate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect.
Final Answer: Option B - Southern Hemisphere