2 3 Multiple Choice 1 point Which factor is primarily responsible for hurricane formation? Strong jet stream patterns Collision of warm and cold fronts High-pressure systems over land Warm ocean water providing energy and moisture Clear my selection Multiple Choice 1 point What primarily causes ocean currents to form? The moon's gravitational pull on the Earth Underwater earthquakes and volcanic activity Marine life migration patterns Wind patterns, temperature differences, and Earth's rotation Clear my selection

1. The correct answer is: Warm ocean water providing energy and moisture.<br /><br />Explanation: Hurricanes form primarily due to warm ocean water providing energy and moisture. When the ocean water temperature is warm, it heats the air above it, causing the air to become warm and moist. This warm, moist air rises and creates a low-pressure system. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, releasing heat. This heat release further warms the air, causing it to rise even more. The continuous cycle of warm, moist air rising and cooling creates a powerful storm system, which can develop into a hurricane.<br /><br />2. The correct answer is: Wind patterns, temperature differences, and Earth's rotation.<br /><br />Explanation: Ocean currents are primarily caused by wind patterns, temperature differences, and Earth's rotation. Wind patterns drive the surface currents, while temperature differences cause differences in water density, leading to the formation of thermohaline circulation. Earth's rotation, known as the Coriolis effect, causes the currents to move in a circular pattern. These factors work together to create the complex and dynamic system of ocean currents that circulate around the globe.