Which of the following is true concerning the Saffir-Simpson scale EXCEPT
A. a category 5 hurricane produces more than five times the damage of a category 1 hurricane.
B. category 3-5 storms are considered "major" hurricanes.
C. a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when winds exceed 119 km/hr (74 mi/hr).
D. hurricane Katrina was a category 5 hurricane.
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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