Concept:Cyclones are low-pressure systems and anticyclones are high-pressure systems, with opposite wind rotation directions in each hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect, leading to different weather patterns.
Explanation:In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects moving air to the right.
This causes cyclones (low pressure) to rotate counterclockwise and anticyclones (high pressure) to rotate clockwise.
Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Cyclones involve rising air that cools and condenses, forming clouds and precipitation (rainy weather).
Anticyclones involve descending air that warms and inhibits cloud formation, leading to clear, fair weather.
Thus, statement 2 is correct.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects moving air to the left.
This causes cyclones to rotate clockwise and anticyclones to rotate counterclockwise.
Therefore, statement 3 is correct because it accurately states that the cyclonic spiral is clockwise due to leftward Coriolis force.
All three statements are factually accurate when considering global wind circulation patterns.
Answer:Option D: 1, 2 and 3