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

Author Question: How might the shape and orientation of the coastline increase or decrease the impact of the storm ... (Read 50 times)

shenderson6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jul 13, 2018

How might the shape and orientation of the coastline increase or decrease
  the impact of the storm surge? What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

Based on Figure  and the hurricane probability you determined in
  question , how frequently do you think major hurricanes aff ect or
  threaten New York City? Explain. What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

karlss

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The shape and orientation of the coastline can cause the storm surge to spread out over
a broader area, such as when the coastline curves outward or is at an angle to the surge.
However, when the coastline curves inward or the surge strikes the coast head-on, the
surge can become focused and its impact increases.



Answer to Question 2

The calculated probability indicates that New York City experiences a major hurricane
about every 25 years. This agrees fairly well with the chart, which shows fi ve major
hurricanes in 100 years, or one every 20 years.



shenderson6

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Gracias!

ryhom

  • Member
  • Posts: 366
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Fungal shape shifting. Fungal shape shifting.
Browning and Gunning demonstrated that placental transfer tissues increase plant reproductive succes Browning and Gunning demonstrated that placental transfer tissues increase plant reproductive succes
The form and orientation of desert plants reduces heat gain from the environment and facilitates coo The form and orientation of desert plants reduces heat gain from the environment and facilitates coo
An impact screwdriver used to remove slotted or Phillips head fasteners that cannot be broken loose ... An impact screwdriver used to remove slotted or Phillips head fasteners that cannot be broken loose ...
Many diesel fuel additives increase the cetane rating which results in improved fuel economy. Many diesel fuel additives increase the cetane rating which results in improved fuel economy.
Effects of Earth’s Changing Orientation: Solar Angle Effects of Earth’s Changing Orientation: Solar Angle
Video: Primary and secondary response to infection

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library