In a hurricane, the eye wall represents
a. the exact center of the storm.
b. the area of broken cloudiness at the center.
c. a region of light winds and low pressure.
d. a zone of intense thunderstorms around the center.
e. a layer of cirrus cloud in the center of the storm.
Question 2
Which would you least expect to observe as the eye of a hurricane passes directly over your area?
a. an increase in surface temperature
b. a very low surface pressure reading
c. high winds
d. little or no precipitation
e. an area relatively free of clouds
Striking examples where high surface area releases heat.
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The Eye and the Eye Wall—a Closer Look
Apply superficial friction with the towel to warm and dry the area.
A container in the shape of a right circular cylinder with no top has surface area square feet.