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Describe the general structure of hurricanes, how they form, and their typical movements. Be as detailed as possible in your answer and be sure to include the ocean's role in the process. Appropriately include at least 5 of the following vocabulary words from this Lesson: Jet stream Water cycle (or related words, such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, cloud formation) Thermal energy Pressure Wind Air mass Eye.

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Hurricanes form when warm moist air over water begins to rise. After that the rising air is replaced by cooler air. This process continues to grow large clouds and thunderstorms. Then they continue to grow and rotate because of the coriolis effect.

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