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casperchen82

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on: Jul 15, 2018

The main source of energy for a hurricane is the:a.
   upper-level jet stream.
  b. rising of warm air and sinking of cold air in the vicinity of weather fronts.
  c. warm ocean water and release of latent heat of condensation.
  d. ocean currents and tides



Question 2

As a northward-moving hurricane passes to the east of an area, surface winds should changefrom:a.
 
   NW to N to NE.
  b. W to SW to S.
  c. NE to N to NW.
  d. S to SW to W.
  e. SE to S to SW



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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c


casperchen82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!

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