Hurricanes cannot form along the equator because ____.
A)there is not much water along the equator, it is mostly land
B)the Coriolis force is too small along the equator
C)there are no feedback mechanisms along the equator
D)it is too humid for the ocean water to evaporate
E)the water temperature is too warm

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The Coriolis force, which is essential for the development of the cyclonic motion of hurricanes, is too weak at the equator to initiate the rotation of these storms. This force is a result of the Earth's rotation and is what gives hurricanes their characteristic spin. Near the equator, the Coriolis effect is essentially zero, preventing the formation of hurricanes in this region.

Hurricanes Cannot Form Along the Equator Because ____