As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane,the air expands and should cool.The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because
A)the sinking air near the eye warms the air.
B)friction with the water adds heat to the air.
C)the warm water heats the air.
D)sunlight heats the air.
E)the spinning motion prevents air from rising or sinking.

Question

As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane,the air expands and should cool.The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because
A)the sinking air near the eye warms the air.
B)friction with the water adds heat to the air.
C)​the warm water heats the air.
D)​sunlight heats the air.
E)​the spinning motion prevents air from rising or sinking.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The warm water of the ocean provides heat and moisture to the air, which offsets the cooling effect of expansion as the air rushes toward the eye of the hurricane.

As Surface Air Rushes in Toward the Eye of a Hurricane,the