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luvbio

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Which factor does NOT contribute to increased height of a storm surge?
   a. low atmospheric pressure
   b. strong hurricane winds
   c. fetch
   d. shallow water
   e. deep water

Question 2

When do most hurricanes develop (which months), and why?
   a. July, because that is the hottest month and rainfall is highest in the tropics
   b. July, because winds are the highest over the normally stagnant doldrums of the equatorial ocean
   c. July and August, because those are the hottest months
   d. August and September, because it takes all summer to warm the ocean
   e. November and December, because it takes all year to warm the ocean


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Danny Ewald

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

ANSWER: e

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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