Vorticity refers to
A) the rising and sinking of air along weather fronts.
B) the formation of clouds.
C) the spin of air parcels.
D) the changing of the seasons.
E) the development of a wave cyclone.

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Vorticity is a measure of the rotation or spin of air parcels. It is an important concept in meteorology as it is related to the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Options A, B, D, and E do not accurately describe vorticity.

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