The outflow at the top of a hurricane prolongs the storm's lifespan because:
A) it helps to bring in cold air to strengthen the hurricane's eye.
B) it provides an outlet for excess moisture that might otherwise "rain out" the storm.
C) it prevents surface convergence from "filling in" the low-pressure center of the storm.
D) it causes winds to converge at the top of the storm.
C
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A) Canada B) Australia C) Mexico D) Denmark E) India
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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