The Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO), a measure of north Atlantic Ocean water temperatures, is thought to be related to the frequency of tropical storms and hurricanes in the region because
A) cool land temperatures are a requirement for tropical storm formation.
B) warm land temperatures are a requirement for tropical storm formation.
C) cool surface waters are a requirement for tropical storm formation.
D) warm surface waters are a requirement for tropical storm formation.
Answer: D
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