Question 707Navigation General

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The usual sequence of directions in which a tropical cyclone moves in the Southern Hemisphere is _______________.

A southwest, south, and southeast
B northwest, west, and south
C north, northwest, and east
D west, northwest, and north
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) southwest, south, and southeast. In the Southern Hemisphere, tropical cyclones typically move in a counterclockwise direction. This means that the usual sequence of directions for a tropical cyclone's movement in the Southern Hemisphere is southwest, south, and southeast. This pattern is due to the Coriolis effect, which causes the cyclone to rotate counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the typical movement of tropical cyclones in the Southern Hemisphere. For example, option B) describes a clockwise movement, which is the opposite of the actual pattern observed in the Southern Hemisphere.

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