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What causes the rotation of a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Coriolis effect

• Eyewall formation

• Low pressure in the eye

• Warm ocean waters

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What is the center of a hurricane called, where the weather is calm?

• Eye

• Eyewall

• Coriolis center

• Pressure zone

Which of the following is essential for the formation of a hurricane?

• Warm, moist air

• Cold ocean waters

• High atmospheric pressure

• Dry air

What happens to a hurricane as it moves over warmer waters?

• It intensifies

• It weakens

• It dissipates

• It remains unchanged

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What is a significant hazard associated with the heavy rain from hurricanes?

• Flooding

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Drought

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