Describe the Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane intensity, including the factors it uses to construct the scale

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The Saffir-Simpson scale classifies hurricanes into five categories based on the highest current 1-minute average winds in the hurricane. Generally, higher-category hurricanes have lower central pressures and larger storm surges. The scale is based on wind speeds because storm surges are affected by nonmeteorological factors such as coastal configuration and the steepness of the offshore continental shelf.

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A) horizontal pressure gradients are smaller than vertical pressure gradients B) horizontal pressure gradients are the same as vertical pressure gradients C) horizontal pressure gradients are larger than vertical pressure gradients D) pressure is relative constant

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Rocks are composed of

A. glass. B. minerals. C. elements.

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Which isotope of hydrogen is radioactive?

A) 1H B) 2H C) 3H D) none of these

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These machines can take geologists to many parts of the sea floor to observe, photograph, and sample rock and sediment.

A. sonar B. echo sounder C. deep sea drilling platforms D. submersibles E. multibeam sonar

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