As a hurricane forms, converging surface winds meet at the central core, which acts like a chimney sending ________.
A. warm, moist air flowing rapidly upward
B. cool, dry air flowing rapidly upward
C. warm, moist air flowing rapidly downward
D. cool, dry air flowing rapidly downward
Answer: A
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