Doppler Radar Is of Limited Use in Creating Hurricane Storm

question 25

Multiple Choice

Doppler radar is of limited use in creating hurricane storm warnings because:

• A)hurricanes must be within 320 km of the coast for Doppler radar to "see" them.
• B)Doppler radar cannot penetrate into the center of a mature hurricane.
• C)Doppler radar is not very accurate at measuring rainfall intensity associated with the hurricane.
• D)Doppler radars are not commonly used in coastal areas.

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