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hubes95

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What shape of roof is most resistant to hurricane winds?
   a. one shaped like an airplane wing
   b. a gently sloping roof with one slope facing toward the wind
   c. one with a large span
   d. a roof that slopes to all sides with overhangs
   e. a roof that slopes to all sides without overhangs

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Why are lower, smaller sand dunes less desirable than higher, larger sand dunes?
   a. Lower dunes promote more erosion because there is not as much dune sand to absorb wave energy.
   b. Lower dunes cannot prevent waves washing over the dunes to strike the homes.
   c. Lower dunes promote the formation of riptides.
   d. Lower dunes block the wind in unnatural ways, causing more damage to surrounding homes.
   e. Lower dunes are difficult to naturally revegetate.


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emilymalinowski12

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

ANSWER: e

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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