Why Are the Winds in a Hurricane So Strong

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why are the winds in a hurricane so strong?

• A)The Coriolis force causes hurricanes to spin quickly.
• B)There is little friction to slow the wind.
• C)The pressure in the centre of the hurricane is very low.
• D)The pressure gradient is weak.

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