The main source of energy for a hurricane is the ____.
A)upper-level jet stream
B)rising of warm air and sinking of cold air in the vicinity of weather fronts
C)warm ocean water and release of latent heat of condensation
D)ocean currents and tides
E)solar radiation

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Hurricanes derive their energy primarily from the warm ocean water and the release of latent heat of condensation as warm, moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense and release heat, which in turn fuels the hurricane.

The Main Source of Energy for a Hurricane Is the ____