Scientists Have Reported That Hurricane Intensity Has Increased Over the Past

question 86

Multiple Choice

Scientists have reported that hurricane intensity has increased over the past 35 years,coinciding with increasing sea temperature.Why would climate change lead to an increase in hurricane intensity?

• A)Increase in sea level due to melting of the polar ice caps
• B)Increased evaporation of water into the atmosphere
• C)Increased condensation of water falling as snow over the mainland
• D)Increased temperatures at higher latitudes
• E)Increased conversion of grassland biomes to desert

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