Examine the map above. The red dots represent hurricanes. Why do the majority of hurricanes develop over the tropics?
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Hurricanes are fueled by warm ocean water found in the tropics.
Hurricanes are fueled by warm ocean water found in the tropics.
Hurricanes are fueled by cool ocean water found in the tropics.
Hurricanes are fueled by cool ocean water found in the tropics.
Hurricanes do not form in the tropics, they form in the polar regions and then travel to the tropics.
Hurricanes do not form in the tropics, they form in the polar regions and then travel to the tropics.
Hurricanes are fueled by land masses such as the many islands found in the tropics.
Hurricanes are fueled by land masses such as the many islands found in the tropics.
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The correct response to why the majority of hurricanes develop over the tropics is:
Hurricanes are fueled by warm ocean water found in the tropics.