On the Saffir-Simpson scale,a category 5 storm would indicate
A)a weak hurricane.
B)a moderately strong hurricane.
C)a very strong hurricane.
D)none of these;the Saffir-Simpson scale applies to tornadoes.
E)a moderate to strong hurricane.

Question

On the Saffir-Simpson scale,a category 5 storm would indicate
A)a weak hurricane.
B)a moderately strong hurricane.
C)​a very strong hurricane.
D)​none of these;the Saffir-Simpson scale applies to tornadoes.
E)​a moderate to strong hurricane.

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to measure the intensity of hurricanes based on their maximum sustained wind speeds. Category 5 storms on this scale indicate a very strong hurricane with sustained winds of at least 157 miles per hour.

On the Saffir-Simpson Scale,a Category 5 Storm Would Indicate