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Hurricanes are storms that bring rain and very high wind speeds to the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines of the United States.

How do ocean currents influence the strength of a hurricane when it makes landfall?
A.
Currents are the force that pushes a hurricane across the ocean.
B.
Currents take energy from hurricanes, slowing them down.
C.
Currents can provide warm water that gives hurricanes energy.
D.
Currents force hurricanes to travel due north to southern coastlines.

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c the warm water from the ocean helps to give mix with the winds of the hurricane causing a more powerful suction 
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Answer:

C. Currents can provide warm water that gives hurricanes energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hurricanes are storms that form over warm water in the ocean and might extend to the land . it usually form a cyclones, a cloud moving in circle. when it extends to the lands, it brings heavy rain, heavy winds or even landslides. The current or pattern of flow of water can provide the warm water needed to activate the energy required to power hurricane or tropical cyclone.

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