Question

Most tropical storms which could become hurricanes form over the ocean near the equator. Which statement helps to explain the formation of these weather systems? The prevailing wind is west to east in the northern hemisphere. There is more cool air near the equator. The tropical zone is located near the equator. Warm air is able to hold more moisture than cool air.

Answer 1

Warm air is able to hold more moisture than cool air.

Step-by-step explanation:

Warm air is able to hold more moisture than cool air, and warm water evaporates more readily than cool water.

The air and water near the Equator is warmed by the Sun, so large storms which contain large amounts of moisture are likely to form there.

Answer 2

Warm air is able to hold more moisture than cool air.