Question

A tropical cyclone with a wind speed of 260 km/hr. would be classified as Category ________ on the Saffir-Simpson
Scale of hurricane intensity. 70) _____
A) One B) Two C) Three D) FourE) Five

Answer 1

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.