Hurricanes Overview
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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?

  • Tornadoes
  • Coriolis effect (correct)
  • Global warming
  • Hurricane season

    • 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?

    <p>Eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the optimal conditions required for a hurricane to form?

    <p>Temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit in ocean waters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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