Question

select the correct answer. damon is an oceanographer. he wants to check the possibility of the next impending hurricane across the east coast of the united states. what should he do? a. check the salinity of seawater b. check the density of seawater c. check the surface temperature of seawater d. check the alkalinity of seawater e. check the color of the seawater

Explanation:

Hurricanes draw energy from warm - surface seawater. High surface water temperatures (at least 26.5°C or 80°F) are a key factor for hurricane formation and intensification. So, checking surface temperature helps in assessing hurricane likelihood.

Answer:

C. check the surface temperature of seawater