What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?
NASA | Exploring Energy: Hurricanes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Cold ocean currents
Warm ocean water
Solar radiation
Wind currents
2.
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What is the term used for the heat that is released when water vapor condenses in a hurricane?
Sensible heat
Specific heat
Radiant heat
Latent heat
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the top of a hurricane behave as it dissipates?
It becomes denser
It absorbs heat from the surroundings
It radiates heat into space
It cools down rapidly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of NASA and NOAA's research on hurricanes?
To increase hurricane frequency
To stop hurricanes from forming
To predict the strength and paths of hurricanes
To create more hurricanes
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What effect do hurricanes have on sea surface temperature?
They increase the temperature
They have no effect
They cause a dramatic decrease
They stabilize the temperature
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