What is one of the main reasons scientists expect more major hurricanes like Ian in a warming world?
Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Much Stronger

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Less atmospheric moisture
Increased ocean temperatures
Decreased ocean temperatures
Reduced greenhouse gases
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does a 1 degree Celsius rise in temperature affect the atmosphere's water-holding capacity?
It decreases by 7%
It remains the same
It increases by 7%
It doubles
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a significant consequence of rising sea levels during hurricanes?
Reduced rainfall
Lower wind speeds
Higher storm surges
Decreased storm frequency
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a major concern for forecasters when a storm rapidly intensifies?
More accurate predictions
Decreased storm intensity
Lack of time for evacuations
Increased storm duration
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What are scientists still trying to understand about hurricane seasons?
If they are becoming less intense
If they are becoming less frequent
If they are becoming longer
If they are becoming shorter
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