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question 10
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what is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form?
strong cold front
strong warm front
cold ocean water
warm ocean water
Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters. The warm water provides the energy (in the form of heat and moisture) that fuels the hurricane. A strong warm front is not the key condition; rather, the warm ocean water (usually at least 26.5°C or 80°F) evaporates, rises, and condenses, releasing latent heat which powers the storm. A strong cold front is not a necessary condition for hurricane formation. Cold ocean water would not provide the energy needed for a hurricane to develop.
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Warm ocean water