Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas in September of 2008, and went on to become the third costliest hurricane in U.S. history. At its peak, it had sustained winds of 233 kmh (145 mph). What category was Ike on the Saffir-Simpson scale at its peak?
A) Category 2 B) Category 3 C) Category 5 D) Category 4
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Sediment accumulation in the deep ocean tends to be greater than near the continental margins.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which feature is responsible for 90% of the Earth's volcanic activity?
A. Continental rise B. Oceanic trenches C. Oceanic ridges D. Continental shelf E. Abyssal plain
A species that is naturally rare or that has been depleted to dangerous levels is known, according to the Endangered Species Act, as a(n) ________ species.
A. Endangered B. Unusual C. At risk D. Vulnerable E. Threatened