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 counterclaim to the above claim? people are less prepared for tornadoes in winter because they occur less frequently in colder weather. tornadoes that happen in the spring are generally more powerful than those that occur in the winter. winter tornadoes are more likely to form in southern states that border the gulf of mexico.

Explanation:

The claim is that winter tornadoes are scarier than those at other times of the year. The counter - claim is that people are less prepared for winter tornadoes because they occur less frequently in colder weather. This sentence provides a reason (less frequency in cold weather) for why people might be less prepared, thus countering the idea that winter tornadoes are scarier simply due to the time of year.

Answer:

People are less prepared for tornadoes in winter because they occur less frequently in colder weather.