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What causes hurricanes to increase in strength?(1 point)
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slower wind speeds
slower wind speeds

moving onto land
moving onto land

cooler water temperature
cooler water temperature

lower central air pressure
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Which property does the Saffir-Simpson scale use to categorize hurricanes?(1 point)
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water temperature
water temperature

wind speed
wind speed

storm surge
storm surge

storm diameter
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What causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate counterclockwise?(1 point)
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ocean temperatures
ocean temperatures

the Saffir-Simpson scale
the Saffir-Simpson scale

the strength of the eyewall
the strength of the eyewall

the Coriolis effect
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Which structural damage might be expected if a Category 1 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
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Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure.

Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.

A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.

Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
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lower central air pressure
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wind speed
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the Coriolis effect
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Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.