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Question

1. Select all factors that play a role in forming a hurricane.

(1 point)
Responses

Temperature of the Sea

Moisture in the Air

Temperature of the Land

Winds

Answer 1

The correct factors that play a role in forming a hurricane are:

- Temperature of the Sea
- Moisture in the Air
- Winds

Answer 2

Hurricanes are rated on a scale of 1-5 (Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale). If a scientist clocked winds at 120 mph, what category would this
(1 point)
Responses

Tropical Storm

Category 1 Hurricane

Category 3 Hurricane

Category 5 Hurricanestorm be?

Answer 3

If a scientist clocked winds at 120 mph, this would be categorized as a Category 3 Hurricane.