Exam 11: Hurricanes
Exam 1: Introduction to the Atmosphere119 Questions
Exam 2: Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere120 Questions
Exam 3: Temperature121 Questions
Exam 4: Moisture and Atmospheric Stability121 Questions
Exam 5: Forms of Condensation and Precipitation129 Questions
Exam 6: Air Pressure and Winds117 Questions
Exam 7: Circulation of the Atmosphere130 Questions
Exam 8: Air Masses115 Questions
Exam 9: Weather Patterns114 Questions
Exam 10: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes121 Questions
Exam 11: Hurricanes106 Questions
Exam 12: Weather Analysis and Forecasting103 Questions
Exam 13: Air Pollution107 Questions
Exam 14: The Changing Climate107 Questions
Exam 15: World Climates106 Questions
Exam 16: Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere109 Questions
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Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas in September of 2008, and went on to become the third costliest hurricane in U.S. history. At its peak, it had sustained winds of 233 kmh (145 mph). What category was Ike on the Saffir- Simpson scale at its peak?
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More hurricanes form in the South Atlantic and the eastern South Pacific than in any other regions.
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-Carefully consider the photography of a hurricane in the South Atlantic shown above. Where would you expect to find the fastest winds?
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