The vertical structure of the hurricane shows an upper-level ____ of air, and a surface ____ of air.
A)outflow; inflow
B)stagnation; outflow
C)inflow; outflow
D)inflow; inflow
E)stagnation; inflow

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Hurricanes have a characteristic vertical structure where warm air rises in the center, leading to low pressure at the surface that draws air in (inflow). At higher altitudes, the air flows outward (outflow) to conserve angular momentum, creating a cycle that sustains the hurricane.

The Vertical Structure of the Hurricane Shows an Upper-Level ____