In a surface cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere, winds spiral ________.
A) clockwise and inward
B) clockwise and outward
C) counterclockwise and inward
D) counterclockwise and outward
E) to the west

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In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes winds to deflect to the left of their path of motion. Therefore, in a surface cyclone, winds spiral clockwise and inward towards the low-pressure center.

In a Surface Cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere, Winds Spiral