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altibaby

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Describe the relationship between the paths of Atlantic tropical cyclones
  and global wind patterns. What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

Do the prevailing winds over the Atlantic appear to be rotating? If so, are
  they rotating clockwise or counterclockwise? What will be an ideal response?




lou

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Answer to Question 1

The global circulation pattern shows easterly winds at the equator, and westerly
winds at middle latitudes. These winds are part of large high-pressure systems that
rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern
Hemisphere. The general directions of cyclone movement closely match these circulation
patterns.



Answer to Question 2

Yes  they appear to be rotating clockwise.



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