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Some people have argued that one of the dangers of global warming is increasingly strong hurricanes. Which of the following is a scientifically valid reason that supports this view?

A. Hurricanes create winds. Warmer air is able to move more quickly, creating more powerful
wind.

B. Hurricanes bring heavy rain. Global warming will cause ice to melt, making more water available to fall as rain.

C. Hurricanes gain energy from warm water. The warmer the water, the more energy that is available to create hurricanes.

D. Hurricanes lose strength over land. If sea levels rise due to global warming, there will be less land to slow hurricanes down.

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Answer: C. Hurricanes gain energy from warm water. The warmer the water, the more energy that is available to create hurricanes.

Explanation: warm water provides more energy to fuel the storms. and climate simulations have showed an increase in stronger hurricanes as the warming continues

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