Given the research on general trends in the relationship between climate and crime (and ignoring absolutely everything else you know about these cities and these crimes), which of the following statements is MOST likely to be true?
A)There are more attempted murders in London than in Hawaii.
B)There are more murders in London during a warm spring than during a cool spring.
C)There are more identity thefts in San Francisco than in Tokyo.
D)There are more cases of insurance fraud in Moscow than in Dubai.

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Research suggests that there is a positive correlation between temperature and violent crime, with warmer temperatures leading to increased aggression and impulsivity. Therefore, it is more likely that there are more murders in London during a warm spring than during a cool spring. However, there is no research suggesting any relationship between climate and attempted murders, identity thefts, or insurance fraud, so statements A, C and D may or may not be true.

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