Major Atlantic hurricanes typically

A) are unaffected by midlatitude westerly winds.
B) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds early in their lifetime.
C) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds late in their lifetime.
D) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds both early and late in their lifetime.


Answer: C

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