The main source of energy for a hurricane is the ____.
A) upper-level jet stream
B) rising of warm air and sinking of cold air in the vicinity of weather fronts
C) warm ocean water and release of latent heat energy by condensation
D) ocean currents and tides

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The warm ocean water provides the necessary energy for a hurricane to form and strengthen. As the moist, warm air rises and begins to cool, water vapor condenses into clouds and releases latent heat energy, which further fuels the storm's development.

The Main Source of Energy for a Hurricane Is the ____