The "eye" of the hurricane is a zone characterized by ________.
A) the most severe winds in the storms
B) tremendous amounts of precipitation
C) sinking air
D) a radius of approximately 1,000 kilometers
E) all of the above

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The "eye" of the hurricane is a zone characterized by sinking air, which creates a calm center within the storm. It is not characterized by the most severe winds or precipitation. The radius of the eye can vary but is generally smaller than 100 kilometers. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are incorrect.

The "Eye" of the Hurricane Is a Zone Characterized by ________