This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Where in a hurricane is the atmospheric pressure lowest, and approximately what is that pressure? ... (Read 36 times)

Diane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
on: Jul 13, 2018
Where in a hurricane is the atmospheric pressure lowest, and approximately what is that pressure?
   a. lowest in the zone of high winds, just outside the eye; about 950 millibars
   b. lowest just outside the eye wall; about 920 millibars
   c. lowest in the eye; about 960-970 millibars
   d. lowest in the eye; about 1200-1300 millibars
   e. lowest in the zone of high winds, midway between the eye and its outer fringes; about 900-910 millibars

Question 2

Where do hurricanes striking North America originate?
   a. the central Pacific Ocean, near the equator
   b. in the Gulf of Mexico
   c. off the northern coast of South America, near the equator
   d. waters in near-equatorial latitudes off the west coast of Africa
   e. in the steamy jungles of the Congo, in western Africa


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

rekilledagain

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


Diane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Correct answers!


rekilledagain

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #3 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

The effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on insect herbivores. The effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on insect herbivores.
Baseline Pulse, Respiration, and Blood Pressure Values from Birth to Adolescence Baseline Pulse, Respiration, and Blood Pressure Values from Birth to Adolescence
Measuring Air Pressure Measuring Air Pressure
Use of a hand tool to apply pressure to a trigger point. Use of a hand tool to apply pressure to a trigger point.
Development of Foliation due to Directed Pressure Development of Foliation due to Directed Pressure
Pressure Pressure
Video: Introduction to filtration - filtrate formation and composition

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library