Why don't storms over land have as much energy as storms over oceans?

A. There aren't as many low-pressure systems over land
B. Convection currents are intensified by the latent energy of condensation
C. Convection currents are intensified by the latent energy of warm dry air
D. High pressure cells are more common over oceans
E. None of these, storms over land have as much energy as those over oceans


Answer: B

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