Which of the Following Is NOT True of Most Hurricanes

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of most hurricanes?

• A) They originate just south of the equator.
• B) They draw their energy from warm surface waters.
• C) They dissipate as they move over cooler water or land.
• D) They begin as a group of thunderstorms that then coalesce.

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Definitions:

Large Intestine

The final section of the gastrointestinal tract that processes waste material and absorbs water and electrolytes, leading to the formation of stool.

Liver

A vital organ in the body that performs essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Small Intestine

The small intestine is a long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Gastrin

A hormone secreted by the stomach that stimulates secretion of gastric acid.