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Question:
The warm core is important for hurricanes because ...
Answer Options:
(A) it increases the heat stress for people near the core.
(B) warm air can hold more water vapour than cold air, thereby reducing condensation and rain.
(C) it causes high pressure at the top of the storm, which drives an outward spiralling wind at storm top.
(D) causes low pressure at the top of the storm, which drives an inward spiralling wind at storm top.
(E) (It is not important for hurricanes.)