Hurricanes form over tropical parts of the Earth's oceans where sea-surface temperatures are equal to or exceed

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Hurricanes need warm ocean waters to fuel their growth and development, with sea-surface temperatures of at least 26°C being the minimum required. Warmer waters can lead to more intense hurricanes. Choices A and B are too low and high, respectively, as 18°C is too cool for hurricane development and 50°C is too hot for sustained hurricane formation.

Hurricanes Form Over Tropical Parts of the Earth's Oceans Where