A student researching hurricanes has taken notes:
• Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters • They draw energy from ocean heat • Wind speeds must exceed 74 mph for hurricane classification • Climate change is linked to more intense hurricanes • Storm surge often causes the most damage
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readingThe student wants to explain what conditions create hurricanes.
A
Wind speeds must exceed 74 mph for a storm to be classified as a hurricane.
B
Hurricanes form and intensify over warm ocean waters, drawing their energy from the heat of the sea.
C
Storm surge often causes more damage than hurricane winds.
D
Climate change has been linked to more intense hurricanes.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Warm water and ocean heat explain formation conditions.