Why are hurricanes uncommon on the equator?
A) It is too hot there.
B) It is too cold there.
C) There is too much wind there.
D) There is too little wind there.
E) There is too little Coriolis Effect there.

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Hurricanes require the Coriolis Effect to give them the spin necessary for their development. At the equator, the Coriolis Effect is minimal, which makes it difficult for hurricanes to form.

Why Are Hurricanes Uncommon on the Equator