When do most hurricanes in the North Atlantic and Caribbean occur? Why are these months the most common time for hurricanes?

What will be an ideal response?


The Atlantic hurricane season officially extends from June through November. However, most of the activity is in August through October. Hurricanes develop most often in the late summer when ocean waters have reached temperatures of 27?C (80?F) or higher and thus are able to provide the necessary heat and moisture to the air.

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A) increases. B) remains unchanged. C) decreases.

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Large raindrops fall __________ than smaller raindrops, and have a __________ terminal

velocity than small raindrops. a. faster, lesser b. faster, greater c. slower, lesser d. slower, greater

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Which of the following silicate minerals is the most abundant in Earth's crust?

A) pyroxene B) olivine C) garnet D) feldspars

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Which below best describes the solute effect?

a. keeps water droplets from freezing at temperatures below 32°F b. removal of pollutants from the atmosphere by cloud droplets c. water droplets dissolve hygroscopic nuclei and condensation can occur at relative humidities less than 100 percent d. evaporation of cloud droplets and growing of ice crystals in a cold cloud e. condensation occurs at relative humidities of 100 percent

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