How do hurricanes differ from middle-latitude cyclones?

A. Hurricanes are cold-core lows, while middle-latitude cyclones are warm-core lows
B. Hurricanes derive their energy from horizontal temperature contrasts, while middle-latitude cyclones derive energy from latent heat.
C. Hurricanes have no fronts and are smaller, while middle-latitude cyclones have fronts and are larger.
D. Hurricanes strengthen with height, while middle-latitude cyclones weaken with height.


Answer: C

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