Compared to the North Atlantic, hurricanes form in the South Atlantic:
A) more frequently.
B) with about the same frequency, but with much less intensity.
C) with about the same frequency and intensity.
D) much less frequently.

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Hurricanes almost never form in the South Atlantic due to the cooler water temperatures and stronger wind shear. This is in contrast to the North Atlantic, which is a favorable location for hurricane formation.

Compared to the North Atlantic, Hurricanes Form in the South