Question

consider this claim: winter tornadoes are scarier than those that occur at other times during the year. now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents a counter - claim to the above claim? winter tornadoes are more likely to form in southern states that border the gulf of mexico. tornadoes that happen in the spring are generally more powerful than those that occur in the winter. people are less prepared for tornadoes in winter because they occur less frequently in colder weather.

Explanation:

A counter - claim opposes the original claim. The claim is that winter tornadoes are scarier. The statement "Tornadoes that happen in the spring are generally more powerful than those that occur in the winter" suggests spring tornadoes may be scarier, opposing the winter - tornadoes - are - scarier claim. The other statements do not directly oppose the idea of winter tornadoes being scarier.

Answer:

Tornadoes that happen in the spring are generally more powerful than those that occur in the winter.