On the Saffir-Simpson scale, a category 5 storm would indicate

a. a weak hurricane.
b. a moderately strong hurricane.
c. a very strong hurricane.
d. none of these; the Saffir-Simpson scale applies to tornadoes.
e. a moderate to strong hurricane.


ANSWER: c

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