What Does the Saffir-Simpson Scale Use to Classify Hurricanes

question 31

Multiple Choice

What does the Saffir-Simpson Scale use to classify hurricanes?

• A) Temperature of the seawater
• B) Rain amount
• C) Duration of Rain
• D) Wind speed
• E) Central core temperature of the hurricane

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Definitions:

Hind Feet

The rear feet or legs of an animal, often specialized for various functions such as jumping, running, or climbing.

Modern Cetaceans

Refers to the current species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, highly adapted marine mammals with a fully aquatic lifestyle.

Fluke

Parasitic flatworms that belong to the Trematoda class, often causing diseases in livestock and humans.