Tracking Hurricane Dorian Quick Check
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Question
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 Coriolis effect
the Coriolis effect
the strength of the eyewall
the strength of the eyewall
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the Coriolis effect
Which structural damage might be expected if a Category 1 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
Responses
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
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.
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-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Responses
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
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.
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-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
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