In the Define phase of this project, the problem is defined as creating a structure that can withstand the damaging effects of a hurricane within a reasonable budget. Next, we must learn all about the effect of a hurricane before we can make a plan. In learning about the parts of a hurricane, a few obvious things stand out:
A. Strong winds and light rain
B. Strong winds and heavy rain
C. Low pressure and low rain levels
D. Heavy rain and a little wind
The correct answer is B. Strong winds and heavy rain. In a hurricane, strong winds are a defining characteristic, often reaching speeds of 74 miles per hour or more. Heavy rain is also a common feature of hurricanes, as they are often associated with intense and prolonged rainfall. Low pressure is another characteristic of hurricanes, but it is not explicitly mentioned in the options. The option D, heavy rain and a little wind, does not accurately describe the parts of a hurricane.
We also learn that for a tropical disturbance to become a full hurricane it must have all of the following EXCEPT:(1 point)
Responses
A. Warm ocean waters
B. High humidity in the Atmosphere
C. Winds over 74 mph
D. High pressure in its center of the Eye
The correct answer is D. High pressure in its center of the Eye. Tropical disturbances develop and intensify into hurricanes due to several factors, including warm ocean waters, high humidity in the atmosphere, and winds over 74 mph. However, hurricanes are characterized by low pressure in the center of the eye, not high pressure.
In the planning stage of the Engineering Process we might need to know the lowest category storm that can damage shingles or a roof.(1 point)
Responses
A. Category 1
b. Category 2
C. Category 3
D. Category 4