Question

B. The student leaves the beach because a hurricane warning comes in. In a

hurricane, water is warmed by the Sun. The air above the ocean is warmed by the
water and rises, causing cooler air masses to sink, resulting in wind. Describe how
heat transfer is involved in hurricanes. (3 points)

Answer 1

Warm air is transferred from the surface to high elevations near the eye, further accelerating winds and circulation. Composed of rows of cumulonimbus clouds--big thunderstorm. They are usually the first part of the cyclone to arrive on land. Yw