Which of the Following May NOT Increase with Increasing Category

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may NOT increase with increasing category on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• A) wind speed
• B) storm surge amounts
• C) central pressures
• D) rainfall amounts
• E) All of the above will increase for larger categories of storms.

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