Question

select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.

the graph below compares ocean temperatures with the intensity, or strength, of hurricanes in the north atlantic region. study the graph and complete the passage.

the graph indicates that warmer water intensifies hurricanes. if average global temperatures continue to rise, the north atlantic hurricanes would likely become stronger, and the region would probably choose an answer.

choose an answer:

• receive more precipitation
• receive less acid rain
• reach thermal equilibrium

Explanation:

Analizar la correlación del gráfico

$$ \text{Temperatura de la superficie del océano} \propto \text{Índice de disipación de energía (fuerza del huracán)} $$

Determinar el efecto del aumento de temperatura global

$$ T_{\text{global}} \uparrow \implies T_{\text{océano}} \uparrow \implies \text{Fuerza de los huracanes} \uparrow \text{ (más fuertes)} $$

Identificar la consecuencia climática regional

$$ \text{Huracanes más fuertes} \implies \text{Mayor evaporación y transporte de humedad} \implies \text{Más precipitación} $$

Answer:

The graph indicates that <blank>warmer water</blank> intensifies hurricanes. If average global temperatures continue to rise, the North Atlantic hurricanes would likely become <blank>stronger</blank>, and the region would probably <blank>receive more precipitation</blank>.