As a storm grows from a tropical depression to a Category ? hurricane, how

do the surface pressure and the wind speed change? What will be an ideal response?


The surface pressure decreases to 920 mb or lower, and the wind speed increases to 251
km/hr or greater.

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A. nitrogen B. sulfur C. carbon D. radon

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The area within 200 nautical miles of its shoreline to which the U.S. claims all mineral resources is called the ____

A)Continental Shelf B)Marginal Marine Territory C)Exclusive Economic Zone D)Marine Mineral Territory E)Marine Mineral Zone

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According to researchers at University of Colorado Denver, what was the most important factor in the high number of home runs at Coors Field?

A) The lower temperatures help athletes not to overheat. B) The thin air allows the batter to obtain better auditory cues about the pitch. C) The predominant summer wind direction is in favor of the batter. D) The thin air allows the ball to fly further.

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The summer solstice falls on _______________ (name of month/number of day)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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