While some catastrophic events occur without any notice, like earthquakes, some events, like severe weather and volcanic eruptions, are preceded by certain events that allow for predictions. To help mitigate damage and harm caused by hurricanes, NASA uses the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a satellite used to gather tropical rainfall data. The images shown here (Images A and B) were taken by TRMM, and allowed scientists to forecast the amount of precipitation to expect. Based on the table and images shown, which of these weather systems most likely caused the most damage and why?

Question

While some catastrophic events occur without any notice, like earthquakes, some events, like severe weather and volcanic eruptions, are preceded by certain events that allow for predictions. To help mitigate damage and harm caused by hurricanes, NASA uses the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a satellite used to gather tropical rainfall data. The images shown here (Images A and B) were taken by TRMM, and allowed scientists to forecast the amount of precipitation to expect. Based on the table and images shown, which of these weather systems most likely caused the most damage and why?
Responses
A	System B, because low pressure and an ocean temperature over 82 °F caused the system to became a hurricane, It also had much more rainfall.System B, because low pressure and an ocean temperature over 82 °F caused the system to became a hurricane, It also had much more rainfall.
B	System A, because it was more spread out, covering a much larger area. It also had higher pressure, drawing in warm air causing it to grow into a hurricane.System A, because it was more spread out, covering a much larger area. It also had higher pressure, drawing in warm air causing it to grow into a hurricane.
C	System A, because it was located in the northern hemisphere, working against the Coriolis Effect creating faster winds. It also had wider sections of rainfall.System A, because it was located in the northern hemisphere, working against the Coriolis Effect creating faster winds. It also had wider sections of rainfall.
D	System B, because it took place in the northern hemisphere where the Coriolis Effect caused it to spin clockwise. This along with low pressure caused excessive rainfall.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Based on your description of the two weather systems and the data provided, it appears that the correct response highlighting which weather system most likely caused the most damage is:

A. System B, because low pressure and an ocean temperature over 82 °F caused the system to become a hurricane. It also had much more rainfall.

Explanation:

Low Pressure: Hurricanes require a low-pressure system to develop and intensify. If System B had a significant low-pressure area, it would likely be more damaging as hurricanes derive their strength from such conditions.
Ocean Temperature: An ocean temperature over 82 °F is a critical factor in hurricane formation and intensity. This warm water provides the energy needed for the storm to strengthen.
Rainfall: If System B resulted in significantly more rainfall, it could lead to flooding and related damages, which often contribute heavily to the overall harm caused by hurricanes.

Taking these factors into account, System B seems to be the most damaging based on the information provided.