Hurricanes Develop Most Often in the Late Summer When Ocean

question 3

Multiple Choice

Hurricanes develop most often in the late summer when ocean waters have reached what temperature?

• A)50 °F
• B)80°F
• C)60°F
• D)70°F
• E)100°F

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