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ch4aika [34]
3 years ago
13

A tropical cyclone with a wind speed of 260 km/hr. would be classified as Category ________ on the Saffir-Simpson

Geography
1 answer:
Anton [14]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

E) Five  

Explanation:

On the Saffir-Simpson scale, winds ≥ 157 mi/h (253 km/h) are classed as a Category Five hurricane.

In 1992 Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida as a Category Five hurricane and inflicted catastrophic damage.

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