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mynx

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on: Jul 13, 2018
On the Saffir-Simpson scale, a category 5 storm would indicate
   a. a weak hurricane.
   b. a moderately strong hurricane.
   c. a very strong hurricane.
   d. none of these; the Saffir-Simpson scale applies to tornadoes.
   e. a moderate to strong hurricane.

Question 2


  Which of the following areas in the United States would most likely experience thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes during the course of one year?
   a. Pacific Coast states
   b. New England states
   c. Gulf Coast states
   d. Great Plains states
   e. mountain states
   
 


Bsand8

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

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


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