Biology

The correct answer is: A. Destroying coastal habitats and surrounding ecosystems.

Hurricanes primarily affect ecosystems by causing significant damage to coastal habitats, forests, and other natural environments. The strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges associated with hurricanes can uproot trees, flood wetlands, and destroy habitats for many species. This disruption can have immediate and long-term impacts on local biodiversity.

The other options are not primary effects of hurricanes:

B. Increasing atmospheric pressure: Hurricanes are associated with low atmo...