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Why do Hurricanes go Counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?

Why do Hurricanes go Counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?

In this kinesthetic activity, learners will play a game with a ball to demonstrate the Coriolis force, which partly explains why hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate counterclockwise. This activity also demonstrates Newton's 1st Law. This activity can be used with a large even group of learners but works best if first demonstrated by just 2 to 6 learners....

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Keywords:
Physical Science, Motion, Fictitious Force, Geoscience, NSDL, Newton's 1st Law, Motion and Forces, Newton's Laws, Rotation, Physics, General Science, Conducting Investigations, Weather and Climate, Chemistry, Atmosphere, Northern Hemisphere, Earth System Science, Coriolis Force, Atmospheric Science, Rotation Motion, Education, Hurricane
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
September 10, 2019
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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No
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No
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Unknown

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