Hurricane formation in the south Atlantic and southeast Pacific is:
A)helped by warm ocean currents
B)helped by high sea surface temperatures
C)very common
D)very rare

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Hurricane formation in the south Atlantic and southeast Pacific is very rare due to cooler sea surface temperatures and strong vertical wind shear that makes it difficult for tropical storms to form and intensify. Additionally, the Coriolis effect, which is necessary for the rotation of tropical cyclones, is weaker in these regions compared to other parts of the world.

Hurricane Formation in the South Atlantic and Southeast Pacific Is