Figure 1 shows the relationship between latitude, sea surface temperature (SST), Coriolis force strength, and tropical cyclone genesis frequency in the Northern Hemisphere.
Based on the data in Figure 1 and your geographical understanding, which of the following statements correctly explains the spatial limits of tropical cyclone formation?
Between 30∘N30^\circ\text{N}30∘N and 50∘N50^\circ\text{N}50∘N, cyclone formation is prevented by a declining Coriolis force, which drops below the threshold needed to sustain rotational spin.
Between 0∘N0^\circ\text{N}0∘N and 5∘N5^\circ\text{N}5∘N, cyclone formation is prevented by the lack of Coriolis force, which is insufficient to initiate the rotational spin of the rising air.
Between 10∘N10^\circ\text{N}10∘N and 20∘N20^\circ\text{N}20∘N, cyclone formation is prevented by high sea surface temperatures, which cause air to sink rapidly.
Between 30∘N30^\circ\text{N}30∘N and 50∘N50^\circ\text{N}50∘N, cyclone formation is supported by sea surface temperatures that remain consistently above the critical 26.5∘C26.5^\circ\text{C}26.5∘C threshold.
