Multiple Choice
Primary succession takes place where there is no ____.
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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Which of the following statements best describes the role of oceans in the formation of hurricanes?
A
Oceans provide the warm, moist air that fuels the development and intensification of hurricanes.
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Oceans absorb all the energy from the sun, preventing hurricanes from gaining strength.
C
Oceans cool the atmosphere, making hurricane formation less likely.
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Oceans act as barriers that prevent hurricanes from forming over water.
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Understand the basic requirements for hurricane formation: Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters where the temperature is at least 26.5°C (80°F). Warm water provides the energy needed for the storm to develop and intensify.
Recognize the role of evaporation: Warm ocean water causes evaporation, which leads to the formation of warm, moist air. This moist air rises, cools, and condenses, releasing latent heat that fuels the hurricane's growth.
Analyze the incorrect options: Oceans do not absorb all the sun's energy to prevent hurricanes from gaining strength. Instead, they provide the energy necessary for hurricanes to form. Similarly, oceans do not cool the atmosphere; they warm it, creating conditions favorable for hurricane formation. Lastly, oceans do not act as barriers; hurricanes form over oceans and gain strength from them.
Focus on the correct statement: Oceans provide the warm, moist air that fuels the development and intensification of hurricanes. This is the key role oceans play in hurricane formation.
Summarize the concept: Hurricanes rely on the heat and moisture from warm ocean waters to develop. Without this energy source, hurricanes cannot form or intensify.
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