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La escala de Saffir-Simpson:The Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale:
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Correct answer: a) Classifies tropical cyclones according to wind intensity
Why it is correct
The Saffir–Simpson scale classifies hurricane-force tropical cyclones into 5 categories based on the speed of their sustained winds.
Why the others are not
- b) The defining criterion of each step is sustained wind speed.
- c) Unrelated to ocean currents or salinity.
- d) It is the official 1-to-5 hurricane scale.
How to work it out in the exam
- Saffir–Simpson: 5 categories by wind speed.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 6 Official paper · Official answer key
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