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.

Question

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
intensifies hurricanes. If average global temperatures continue to rise, the North Atlantic hurricanes would likely become
, and the region would probably
.

Answer 1

The graph indicates that warmer ocean temperatures intensify hurricanes. If average global temperatures continue to rise, the North Atlantic hurricanes would likely become stronger and more intense, and the region would probably experience an increase in the frequency and severity of hurricanes.