In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a low-pressure system circulate: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a low-pressure system circulate:
A. Clockwise
B. Upward
C. Straight
D. Counterclockwise
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a low-pressure system circulate clockwise (opposite to the Northern Hemisphere) due to the Coriolis force deflecting winds to the left.

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