Question

Which provides the most direct source of energy for a hurricane?(1 point)
Responses

heating of the air by the sun
heating of the air by the sun

warm ocean water
warm ocean water

rising, swirling winds
rising, swirling winds

friction with the ground
friction with the ground

Answer 1

Warm ocean water.

Explanation: Hurricanes draw energy from the heat and moisture evaporating from warm ocean surfaces; that moisture releases latent heat as it condenses in rising air, powering the storm.