Multiple choice general knowledge

In ten minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world's nuclear weapons combined!

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A mature hurricane releases approximately 6 x 10^14 watts of energy through latent heat condensation. In 10 minutes, this equals about 3.6 x 10^17 joules. The world's nuclear arsenal has a total yield of roughly 2 x 10^19 joules, which is significantly greater. The statement comparing energy released in 10 minutes is therefore false.

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