Hurricanes can't form along the equator because
A)there isn't much water along the equator,it's mostly land.
B)the Coriolis force is too small along the equator.
C)there are no feedback mechanisms along the equator.
D)it's too humid for the ocean water to evaporate.
E)the water temperature is too warm.

Question

Hurricanes can't form along the equator because
A)there isn't much water along the equator,it's mostly land.
B)the Coriolis force is too small along the equator.
C)​there are no feedback mechanisms along the equator.
D)​it's too humid for the ocean water to evaporate.
E)​the water temperature is too warm.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hurricanes require the Coriolis force to create the rotation necessary to form and grow. However, along the equator, the Coriolis force is too weak for this to occur.

Hurricanes Can't Form Along the Equator Because