Question

Which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?

a) The interaction between ocean water temperatures and warm air masses
b) The interaction between ocean water salinity and warm air masses
c) The interaction between ocean water salinity and ocean water density
d) The interaction between ocean water currents and polar air masses

Answer 1

Hurricanes in the late summer are primarily formed due to the a. interaction between ocean water temperatures and warm air masses.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hurricanes in the late summer are primarily formed due to the a. interaction between ocean water temperatures and warm air masses. When the ocean water temperature is above 80 °F, the air above it heats up and rises rapidly. This rising air draws in more air, creating strong wind currents and storm conditions.

The rotation of the Earth causes the storm to rotate in a cyclonic pattern, with tropical storms rotating counterclockwise north of the equator.