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← GeographyWhich effect amplifies hurricane spin in the Northern Hemisphere?
A)Coriolis force deflecting airflow✓
B)High sea surface temperatures reducing friction
C)Latent heat release stabilizes rotation
D)Upper-level convergence enhances outflow
💡 Explanation
The Coriolis force deflects moving air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere, initiating rotation; because this deflection acts continuously, it amplifies the initial spin, therefore storm intensity increases, rather than other stabilizing or frictional diminishing effects.
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