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La Escala Saffir – Simpson…The Saffir–Simpson scale is characterized by:
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Correct answer: b) Categorizing tropical cyclones according to sustained winds and the potential damage they can cause.
Why it is correct
The Saffir–Simpson scale classifies hurricane-strength tropical cyclones into five categories (1 to 5) according to sustained wind speed and expected damage.
Why the others are not
- a) Waves are classified on the Douglas scale.
- c) It has only 5 categories, from 1 to 5.
- d) In the eye of the cyclone pressure is at a minimum, not a maximum.
How to work it out in the exam
- Saffir–Simpson: categories 1–5 by sustained wind and damage.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
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