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Hurricanes form over the oceans due to which of the following processes?

A. Converging ocean currents create a slight bulge in the ocean water. B. Gravitational attraction of the moon creates extreme tides that begin to rotate. C. Thermal energy absorbed by ocean water creates large low-pressure areas. D. Clouds from both poles move toward the equator and collide

User Giovanni S
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Answer:

I think it is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason being because when a hurricane sits over the body of water (the ocean) it gets stronger because of the heat and temperature differences of the water and the air.

I'm not 100% sure about this answer, but I hope it helps!

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