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Which category of hurricanes is considered the strongest?
Which category of hurricanes is considered the strongest?
What can be the impact of a Category 5 hurricane on buildings?
What can be the impact of a Category 5 hurricane on buildings?
How long can affected regions become uninhabitable after a hurricane?
How long can affected regions become uninhabitable after a hurricane?
What factor can worsen storm surge during a hurricane?
What factor can worsen storm surge during a hurricane?
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What is the average amount of energy released by an average hurricane?
What is the average amount of energy released by an average hurricane?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical disturbance?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical disturbance?
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At what wind speed does a tropical depression become classified as a tropical storm?
At what wind speed does a tropical depression become classified as a tropical storm?
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What is the primary cause of hurricane dissipation before they become significant storms?
What is the primary cause of hurricane dissipation before they become significant storms?
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What is the primary factor that distinguishes a tropical storm from a hurricane?
What is the primary factor that distinguishes a tropical storm from a hurricane?
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What is the purpose of satellite images in hurricane monitoring?
What is the purpose of satellite images in hurricane monitoring?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition needed for hurricane formation?
Which of the following is NOT a condition needed for hurricane formation?
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What is the minimum sustained wind speed required for a tropical system to be classified as a tropical storm?
What is the minimum sustained wind speed required for a tropical system to be classified as a tropical storm?
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In which direction does the wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?
In which direction does the wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?
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What is the name given to storms in the western North Pacific?
What is the name given to storms in the western North Pacific?
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Which category of hurricanes is capable of causing significant structural damage?
Which category of hurricanes is capable of causing significant structural damage?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for the formation of a hurricane?
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for the formation of a hurricane?
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What wind speed is required for a tropical depression to be classified as a tropical storm?
What wind speed is required for a tropical depression to be classified as a tropical storm?
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In which direction does wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?
In which direction does wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?
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What is the minimum sustained wind speed for a hurricane to be classified as a Category 3 storm?
What is the minimum sustained wind speed for a hurricane to be classified as a Category 3 storm?
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What is the term used for storms in the western North Pacific?
What is the term used for storms in the western North Pacific?
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