Which statement BEST describes the risk of damage due to the hurricane at P?

Question

Responses
A The risk is moderate as P lies near the border of the potential track area.The risk is moderate as P lies near the border of the potential track area.
B The risk is very high as the point is in the predicted hurricane track area.The risk is very high as the point is in the predicted hurricane track area.
C The risk is very small as damage occurs only near the center of a hurricane.The risk is very small as damage occurs only near the center of a hurricane.
D The risk is very small as P lies far from the predicted path of the hurricane.The risk is very small as P lies far from the predicted path of the hurricane.

Answer 1

The statement that BEST describes the risk of damage due to the hurricane at point P would depend on the location of point P in relation to the hurricane's predicted track. However, based on the common understanding of hurricane impacts, the most appropriate option would be:

B The risk is very high as the point is in the predicted hurricane track area.

This is because areas within the predicted track of a hurricane are generally at a higher risk for significant damage due to wind, rain, and storm surge. Options A, C, and D understate the potential risks associated with being in a hurricane's projected path.