The transfer of what from the ocean surface to the atmosphere is responsible for generating the energy for hurricanes?
A)sensible heat and latent heat
B)latent heat and momentum
C)infrared radiation and momentum
D)sensible heat and momentum

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The energy for hurricanes primarily comes from the transfer of sensible heat (the heat you feel that does not involve a change of phase) and latent heat (the heat released or absorbed during a change of phase, such as water evaporating or condensing) from the ocean surface to the atmosphere. This process fuels the hurricane's strength and development.

The Transfer of What from the Ocean Surface to the Atmosphere