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nmorano1

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What local conditions will raise the height of a storm surge at the beach?
   a. a surge moving into a bay
   b. a fast-moving hurricane
   c. a slow-moving hurricane
   d. coastal vegetation, such as thick groves of mangroves
   e. low sand dunes

Question 2

Why are skies clear in the eye of a hurricane?
   a. Warm air is rising.
   b. Warm, dry air is descending.
   c. Cold air is rising.
   d. Cold, dry air is descending.
   e. Any moisture is flung to the edge of the eye wall by centrifugal forces.


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bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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