What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?

NOAA Hurricanes

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Geography
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Warm ocean waters
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which hemisphere do hurricanes rotate counter-clockwise?
Back
Northern hemisphere
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
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74 mph
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greatest threat posed by hurricanes according to the passage? Options: Strong winds, Storm surge, Tornadoes, Rip currents
Back
Storm surge
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Safir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used to measure?
Back
Wind speed
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Whats the lowest wind speed a storm can have and still be considered a hurricane?
Back
74 mph
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the eye of the hurricane have HIGH or LOW pressure?
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LOW
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