What causes hurricanes to increase in strength?
lower central air pressure
moving onto land
cooler water temperature
slower wind speeds
number 2 Which property does the Saffir-Simpson scale use to categorize hurricanes?(1 point)
Responses
storm diameter
storm diameter
storm surge
storm surge
water temperature
water temperature
wind speed
number 3 What causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate counterclockwise?(1 point)
Responses
the Coriolis effect
the Coriolis effect
the strength of the eyewall
the strength of the eyewall
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the Saffir-Simpson scale
ocean temperatures
number 4 Which structural damage might be expected if a Category 1 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
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.