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Con referencia a la intensidad de los vientos, su fuerza y efectos devastadores, la escala que mide a los ciclones y huracanes es:Regarding the intensity of the winds, their force and devastating effects, the scale measuring cyclones and hurricanes is:

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Correct answer: c) The Saffir-Simpson scale.

Why it is correct

Saffir-Simpson rates hurricanes in five categories.

Why the others are not

  • a) It measures sea state.
  • b) It measures wind in general.
  • d) It measures earthquakes.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Hurricane: Saffir-Simpson.

Where this question comes from

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