Question

question 7
the reader can tell from the article that _________.
a. studies show that the sun has been getting hotter over the past one hundred years.
b. hurricanes would not have much power if they were traveling over cool ocean water.
c. studies show that the sun is probably to blame for earths change in climate.
d. hurricanes start out over land and lose power quickly as they move over the ocean.

Explanation:

Hurricanes draw energy from warm ocean water. Cool ocean water would not provide sufficient energy, so hurricanes traveling over it would not have much power. There is no information in the question - context to support options A, C, and D.

Answer:

B. Hurricanes would not have much power if they were traveling over cool ocean water.