What prevents hurricanes from developing in the band five degrees on either side of the Equator?
A) The Coriolis Effect is too weak.
B) Too much precipitation.
C) Temperatures are not high enough.
D) Lack of wind near the Equator.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).