A tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere rotates ________ and has a storm track turning ________

A. counterclockwise; north and northeast.
B. counterclockwise; south and southeast.
C. clockwise; south and southeast.
D. clockwise; north and northeast.


Answer: A

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