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Which factor is needed for both thunderstorms and hurricanes to form?

warm ocean water
land heated by the Sun
rising, moist air
rising, dry air

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rising, moist air

Both thunderstorms and hurricanes are powered by warm, moist air that rises and condenses; the latent heat released during condensation fuels the updrafts and storm development.