The_____________ scale is used to establish categories of hurricane intensity.
A) Saffir- Simpson
B) Johnson- Hildebrandt
C) Stormfury
D) Fujita

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is a system used to categorize hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential for damage, with categories ranging from 1 (minimal damage) to 5 (catastrophic damage). The other options listed (Johnson-Hildebrandt, Stormfury, Fujita) relate to other types of storms (tornadoes, cloud seeding, etc.) and are not used to categorize hurricane intensity.

The_____________ Scale Is Used to Establish Categories of Hurricane Intensity