Hurricanes Flashcards
all basic information about hurricanes
1
Q
What scale are hurricanes measured with?
A
Saffir-Simpson
2
Q
In what way do hurricanes turn in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
Counterclockwise
3
Q
In what way do hurricanes turn in the Southern Hemisphere?
A
Clockwise
4
Q
What is the minimum mph of a Category 1 hurricane?
A
74 mph
5
Q
What is the minimum mph of a Category 3 hurricane?
A
111 mph
6
Q
What is the minimum mph of a Category 5 hurricane?
A
+157 mph
7
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