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shenderson6

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Most hurricanes in the North Atlantic Ocean begin as
 
  A) thunderstorms.
  B) squall lines.
  C) the result of traditional cyclogenesis.
  D) an easterly wave.

Question 2

What is a Cape Verde hurricane?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Tropical systems that develop into hurricanes prior to reaching the Caribbean are often referred to as Cape Verde hurricanes.



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