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lidoalex

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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.
   e. solar radiation.

Question 2

As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane, the air expands and should cool. The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because
   a. the sinking air near the eye warms the air.
   b. friction with the water adds heat to the air.
   c. the warm water heats the air.
   d. sunlight heats the air.
   e. the spinning motion prevents air from rising or sinking.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c




lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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