Question

What causes hurricanes to increase in strength?(1 point)
Responses

lower central air pressure
lower central air pressure

slower wind speeds
slower wind speeds

cooler water temperature
cooler water temperature

moving onto land

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**lower central air pressure**

Lower central air pressure allows hurricanes to draw in more warm, moist air, which fuels their development and can lead to an increase in strength.