Hurricanes derive their energy from
A) latent heat.
B) hot air.
C) cold water.
D) wind.

Name: Hurricanes derive their energy from A) latent heat. B) hot air. C) cold water. D) wind.
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Hurricanes derive their energy from the latent heat released when water vapor (carried by warm moist air over the ocean) condenses into liquid. This process releases heat, which fuels the hurricane.

Hurricanes Derive Their Energy from