Read the following passage and choose the statement that best represents the implied main idea.
Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, cause the most damage to coastal areas because they form over the ocean before making their way to the mainland. Every time a hurricane strikes land, it causes millions (sometimes billions) of dollars in damage to our coastal regions.
A: Hurricanes are intensely powerful storms that are only growing more intense.
B: The coastal regions experience the most damage as a result of hurricanes.
