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What is the main source of energy for hurricanes?
What is the main source of energy for hurricanes?
- Presence of clouds
- Warm ocean waters (correct)
- Cold ocean waters
- Lack of wind
What causes the winds in a hurricane to spin?
What causes the winds in a hurricane to spin?
- Tornadoes
- Coriolis effect (correct)
- Global warming
- Hurricane season
What happens to hurricanes when they reach land?
What happens to hurricanes when they reach land?
- Lose much of their energy (correct)
- Grow larger
- Gain energy
- Move faster
What is the strangely calm area in the center of a hurricane called?
What is the strangely calm area in the center of a hurricane called?
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What are the optimal conditions required for a hurricane to form?
What are the optimal conditions required for a hurricane to form?
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