What Made the 2005 Hurricane Season So Unusual

question 44

Multiple Choice

What made the 2005 hurricane season so unusual?

• A) Hurricanes peaked early in their life cycle
• B) Hurricanes were able to retain energy for longer periods of time
• C) The season was the most active with 28 tropical storms formed
• D) All of these choices

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Definitions:

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Rule Utilitarianism

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