As the heat increases, hurricane begins to swirl in a counter clockwise motion. The average life of a hurricane is only about 9 days. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6 to 12 inch downpours resulting in sudden floods. Worst is the powerful movement of the sea-the mountains of water moving toward the low-pressure hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS The counter-clockwise swirling of the hurricane is brought about by ..........

A
the low-pressure area in the center of the storm
B
the increasing heat
C
the trade winds
D
the power of water waves
E
the high-pressure area with the storm