Hurricanes derive their energy from
A)the latent heat of condensation.
B)the latent heat of fusion.
C)the latent heat of vaporization.
D)the latent heat of sublimation.

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Hurricanes derive their energy from the latent heat of condensation, which is released as water vapor in warm ocean water condenses into clouds and rain. This heat is then converted into wind and other forms of energy that drive the storm.

Hurricanes Derive Their Energy from