There Is Little Temperature Difference Across the Base of a Hurricane

question 49

Multiple Choice

There is little temperature difference across the base of a hurricane because

• A)hurricanes are cold-core cyclones.
• B)air expands adiabatically as it flows inward.
• C)the warm ocean below releases large amounts of sensible heat.
• D)the rapid mixing of air from the storm's high winds create a uniform temperature throughout the hurricane.

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