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Why do tropical cyclones rarely form within 5 degrees latitude of the Equator?

Sea surface temperatures near the equator are too cold The Coriolis force is virtually zero at the equator, preventing system rotation Upper-level wind shear is constantly extreme along the equator Atmospheric pressure at the equator is too high for low-pressure systems

Correct Answer:

The Coriolis force is virtually zero at the equator, preventing system rotation

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