A Hurricane Is Defined as a Large Area of Sustained

question 18

Multiple Choice

A hurricane is defined as a large area of sustained winds greater than 119 km/h.This is the wind speed at which ________________________.

• A) canvas sails on sail boats start to rip
• B) storm surge starts to be a problem
• C) Saffir and Simpson agreed to compromise (Saffir wanted 116 km/h,and Simpson wanted 120 km/h)
• D) the center of the storm develops a calm area known as the eye
• E) none of these are correct

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