Which of the following is not true of tropical storms?
A) Tropical storms move with the general circulation.
B) Tropical storms move over the subtropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, from east to west.
C) Tropical Storms thrive on warm, moist air, and are most intense over oceans in the warm season.
D) The rough ocean surface favors development of calm winds which are essential for storm formation.
E) Tropical storms lose intensity over land because they lose their source of energy.
Answer: D
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