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A team of scienetist is monotoring the development off the coast of florida. They use satelite imagery and data from other sources to track the movement of the hurricane. They input the data and any new information they receive into a computer to create a model of the storm.
Which statement describes the primary purpose of the model?
A. The model permits scientists to predict future weather
B. The model assists scienetists to choose a name for the hurricane
C. The model helps scientists to more accurately predict the path and strengh of the hurricane
D. The model allows scientists to prevent the storm from hitting the coast

C. The model helps scientists to more accurately predict the path and strength of the hurricane.