Examine the map above. The red dots represent hurricanes. Why do the majority of hurricanes develop over the tropics? (1 point) Responses 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 warm ocean water found in the tropics. Hurricanes are fueled by warm ocean water found in 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. Hurricanes are fueled by cool ocean water found in the tropics. Hurricanes are fueled by cool ocean water found in the tropics. Skip to navigation
The majority of hurricanes develop over the tropics because they are fueled by warm ocean water found in the tropics. Warm ocean water provides the energy needed for the formation and intensification of hurricanes. Additionally, the low wind shear conditions and high moisture levels in the tropics create a favorable environment for the development of hurricanes.
