Question

multiple choice questions
answer the following multiple - choice questions about the reading.

1. what is the source of energy that fuels hurricanes?

a. the rotation of the earth
b. cold air from the poles
c. warm ocean water
d. high - pressure systems over land

Explanation:

To answer this, we recall that hurricanes are fueled by the heat energy from warm ocean water. The warm water evaporates, rises, and creates the energy and moisture needed for the hurricane's development. The Earth's rotation (A) affects the storm's spin (Coriolis effect) but isn't the energy source. Cold air from poles (B) and high - pressure systems (D) don't fuel hurricanes.

Answer:

C. Warm ocean water