The main source of energy for a hurricane is the:a. upper-level jet stream. b. rising of warm air and sinking of cold air in the vicinity of weather fronts. c. warm ocean water and release of latent heat of condensation. d. ocean currents and tides

c

Explanation:

ir source of energy is water vapor which is evaporated from the ocean surface. Water vapor is the "fuel" for the hurricanes because it releases the "latent heat of condensation" when it condenses to form clouds and rain, warming the surrounding air.

The right answer is: c.