Based on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which of the following would correspond to the highest possible intensity of a hurricane?
A)Category 2
B)Category 3
C)Category 4
D)Category 5

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The highest possible intensity of a hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale is Category 5, which is characterized by sustained wind speeds of 157 mph or higher and catastrophic damage potential. Categories 2, 3, and 4 also represent significant and potentially dangerous storms, but they are progressively less intense than Category 5.

Based on the Saffir-Simpson Scale, Which of the Following Would