A counterclockwise atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere is known as a/an ________.
A) anticyclone
B) cyclone
C) Coriolis effect
D) pressure gradient
E) troposphere

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A counterclockwise atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere is known as a cyclone. Cyclones are low-pressure systems in which air spirals inward and upward, creating clouds and precipitation. In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate counterclockwise due to the Coriolis effect.

A Counterclockwise Atmospheric Circulation in the Northern Hemisphere Is Known