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

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The Coriolis force, which is needed for the rotation of hurricanes, is very weak along the equator.

Hurricanes Cannot Form Along the Equator Because ____