Why Do Surface Wind Speeds Increase Toward the Center of a Hurricane

question 89

Multiple Choice

Why do surface wind speeds increase toward the center of a hurricane?

• A) warmer water
• B) reduced friction
• C) stronger Coriolis effect
• D) conservation of angular momentum

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