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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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The large rainfall totals associated with the Indian monsoon occur when:
 
  A) the winds shift to the north, blowing off of the Eurasian subcontinent.
  B) the ITCZ shifts south towards the Tropic of Capricorn.
  C) high pressure develops over the Indian subcontinent.
  D) the ITCZ shifts to the north, near the Himalaya Mountains.

Question 2

Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas in September of 2008, and went on to become the third costliest hurricane in U.S. history. At its peak, it had sustained winds of 233 kmh (145 mph). What category was Ike on the Saffir-Simpson scale at its peak?
 
  A) Category 2 B) Category 3 C) Category 5 D) Category 4



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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