Hurricanes are fueled due to warm ocean water temperatures at the surface. The graph below shows the temperature of the ocean's surface since 1960. Suppose this trend continues. What prediction about hurricanes is BEST supported by the data?

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Hurricanes will likely be more powerful and more frequent.
Hurricanes will likely be less powerful but more frequent.
Hurricanes will likely be more powerful but less frequent.
Hurricanes will likely be less powerful and less frequent.

Answer 1

Based on the data, the prediction that is best supported is: Hurricanes will likely be more powerful and more frequent.