The wind around a surface low pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere blows
A)counterclockwise and outward from the center.
B)counterclockwise and inward toward the center.
C)clockwise and outward from the center.
D)clockwise and inward toward the center.
E)clockwise and either outward or inward.

Question

The wind around a surface low pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere blows​
A)counterclockwise and outward from the center.
B)counterclockwise and inward toward the center.
C)​clockwise and outward from the center.
D)​clockwise and inward toward the center.
E)​clockwise and either outward or inward.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes winds to deflect to the left, resulting in a clockwise rotation around low-pressure systems, with winds converging inward toward the center.

The Wind Around a Surface Low Pressure Center in the Southern