Question
What role does radiation from the Sun play in the formation of hurricanes?
A.It directly causes hurricanes by heating the surface of the Earth.
B.It heats the ocean, providing the energy needed for hurricanes to form.
C.It cools the atmosphere, preventing hurricanes.
D.Radiation does not affect the formation of hurricanes.
A.It directly causes hurricanes by heating the surface of the Earth.
B.It heats the ocean, providing the energy needed for hurricanes to form.
C.It cools the atmosphere, preventing hurricanes.
D.Radiation does not affect the formation of hurricanes.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B. It heats the ocean, providing the energy needed for hurricanes to form.**
The Sun's radiation heats the ocean surface, and warm ocean temperatures are critical for the formation and intensification of hurricanes. The warm water provides the necessary heat and moisture that fuels these powerful storms.
The Sun's radiation heats the ocean surface, and warm ocean temperatures are critical for the formation and intensification of hurricanes. The warm water provides the necessary heat and moisture that fuels these powerful storms.