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tichca

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on: Jul 14, 2018
The absence of a Coriolis force
 
  A) prohibits hurricane formation in most of the tropics.
  B) prohibits hurricane formation between 10 and 20 latitude.
  C) prohibits hurricane formation between 30 and 40 latitude.
  D) prohibits hurricane formation at the equator.

Question 2

Hurricanes gain most of their energy from
 
  A) sensible heat from the ocean.
  B) insolation on their extensive, high-level cloud covers.
  C) the strong winds that develop within them.
  D) latent heat released by condensation.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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