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Why Do Surface Wind Speeds Increase Toward the Center of a Hurricane

Question 89

Question 89

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Why do surface wind speeds increase toward the center of a hurricane?


A) warmer water
B) reduced friction
C) stronger Coriolis effect
D) conservation of angular momentum

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