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What causes hurricanes to increase in strength?(1 point)
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slower wind speeds
slower wind speeds
moving onto land
moving onto land
lower central air pressure
lower central air pressure
cooler water temperature
cooler water temperature
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The correct response is **lower central air pressure**.
Hurricanes gain strength from warm ocean water and low atmospheric pressure. Lower central air pressure allows the winds to increase in speed, contributing to a stronger hurricane.
Hurricanes gain strength from warm ocean water and low atmospheric pressure. Lower central air pressure allows the winds to increase in speed, contributing to a stronger hurricane.