Which of the Following Statements Are True About the Saffir-Simpson

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true about the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• A) It ranges from 0 (weak) to 5 (devastating).
• B) It is used to describe hurricane intensity.
• C) It is based on the wind speed intensity.
• D) It is inversely related to the central pressure of the storm.
• E) It is based on the amount of damage caused.

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