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washai

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Recent studies suggest that
 
  A) global warming could influence the diameter rather than the number of hurricanes.
  B) global warming could influence the number rather than the diameter of hurricanes.
  C) global warming could influence the number rather than the intensity of hurricanes.
  D) global warming could influence the intensity rather than the number of hurricanes.

Question 2

Describe the Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane intensity, including the factors it uses to construct the scale.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The Saffir-Simpson scale classifies hurricanes into five categories based on the highest current 1-minute average winds in the hurricane. Generally, higher-category hurricanes have lower central pressures and larger storm surges. The scale is based on wind speeds because storm surges are affected by nonmeteorological factors such as coastal configuration and the steepness of the offshore continental shelf.


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washai

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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 14, 2018
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