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In the northern hemisphere, winds associated with a low-pressure system system blow ___. ?

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A. Counterclockwise toward the center

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A. counterclockwise toward the center

Explanation;

  • In the Northern Hemisphere, winds associated with a low-pressure system blow in a counterclockwise direction towards the center, while those that are associated with a high-pressure system blow in clockwise direction outwards from the center.
  • In the Southern Hemisphere on the other hand, winds that are associated with a low-pressure system blow clockwise towards the center.
  • The rotation of the earth creates a force called the Coriolis force, which gives the wind that is within high pressure systems a clockwise circulation in the northern hemispheres and a counterclockwise circulation in the southern hemisphere.

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