What causes hurricanes to increase in strength?(1 point)
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slower wind speeds
slower wind speeds
moving onto land
moving onto land
cooler water temperature
cooler water temperature
lower central air pressure
lower central air pressure
Question
Which property does the Saffir-Simpson scale use to categorize hurricanes?(1 point)
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water temperature
water temperature
wind speed
wind speed
storm surge
storm surge
storm diameter
wind speed
What causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate counterclockwise?(1 point)
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ocean temperatures
ocean temperatures
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the strength of the eyewall
the strength of the eyewall
the Coriolis effect
the Coriolis effect
Question
Which structural damage might be expected if a Category 1 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
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Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.