Question

The vast majority of tornadoes in the northern hemisphere exhibit ________ rotation because they are ________ pressure systems, like all storms.

A. No; Peer
B. Counterclockwise; High
C. Clockwise; High
D. Counterclockwise; Low
E. Clockwise; Low

Answer 1

Tornadoes in the northern hemisphere typically rotate counterclockwise due to the Coriolis force and their nature as low pressure systems.

Step-by-step explanation:

The vast majority of tornadoes in the northern hemisphere exhibit counterclockwise rotation because they are low pressure systems, like all storms. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is D. Counterclockwise; Low.

This rotation pattern is a consequence of the Coriolis force, which, in the northern hemisphere, deflects winds to the right. This deflection causes the air to flow into the low-pressure zone counterclockwise. In contrast, wind circulation around high-pressure zones is clockwise in the northern hemisphere but this is less visible because high pressure is associated with sinking air and clear skies.