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

friction with the ground
friction with the ground

rising, swirling winds
rising, swirling winds

heating of the air by the sun

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warm ocean water

Explanation: Hurricanes get their energy from evaporation of warm seawater. The latent heat released when that moist air rises and condenses powers the storm.