The main difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm is that

a. hurricanes are larger.
b. tropical storms are more than 500 miles from the U.S. mainland.
c. winds speeds are greater in a hurricane.
d. hurricanes have a clearly defined eye on satellite photographs.
e. tropical storms deliver more moisture.


ANSWER: c

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