Why do hurricanes in the Atlantic move toward the west during their early stages?

A) Coriolis effect guides them.
B) Warmer water temperatures guide them.
C) Prevailing winds are from the east.
D) They are steered by ocean currents.
E) They move away from areas of high salinity.


C

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