An easterly wave contributes to hurricane development by: A) creating surface convergence. B) feeding warm waves of water into the vicinity of the hurricane. C) causing disturbances from the Bahamas to move to the east, over warmer waters. D) steering disturbances over the Canaries current.

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An easterly wave can cause an area of low pressure to form at the surface, which in turn creates surface convergence. This convergence can help to initiate thunderstorm activity and ultimately contribute to hurricane development. Choices B, C, and D are not correct as they do not directly relate to how an easterly wave contributes to hurricane development.

An easterly Wave Contributes to Hurricane Development By