In Order to Be Classified as a Hurricane, Sustained Wind

question 50

Multiple Choice

In order to be classified as a hurricane, sustained wind velocity must exceed_______ kilometers per hour (mph.)

• A) 48 (30)
• B) 88 (55)
• C) 118 (74)
• D) 160 (100)
• E) 320 (200)

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Definitions:

Spanish Colonists

Individuals from Spain who established colonies in the Americas during the 16th to 19th centuries, significantly impacting the culture and demographics of the region.

Fur Trade

The trading of animal pelts (especially beaver skins) between traders and indigenous peoples, historically significant in North American exploration and settlement.

Physical Isolation

A state of being separated from other people or societies, which can be due to geographic, social, or psychological barriers.

Anglicization

The process by which societies adopt English culture, language, or institutions, often observed in colonies of the British Empire.