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03 Feb 2024, 00:36
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The storm with the highest minimum pressure among hurricanes had the shortest duration among hurricanes.: Yes
The threshold maximum wind speed for considering an Atlantic storm a hurricane rather than a tropical storm is greater than 60 and less than or equal to 65 knots.: Yes
The threshold maximum wind speed for considering an Atlantic storm a Category 4 rather than a Category 3 hurricane is greater than 120 and less than or equal to 125 knots.: No
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The table provides information about every hurricane and tropical storm that occurred over the Atlantic Ocean in the year 2001. Depending on their maximum wind speed, the storms are categorized as either tropical storms, which have comparatively low wind speeds, or Category 1–5 hurricanes, with each increase in category number being accompanied by an increase in wind speed. The table also provides data on duration, wind speed, and minimum air pressure.
2. For each of the following statements, select Yes if it is true on the basis of the information provided. Otherwise, select No.
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| Name | Duration (days) | Maximum wind speed (knots) | Minimum pressure (millibars) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison | 2 | 50 | 1002 | Tropical storm |
| Barry | 5 | 60 | 990 | Tropical storm |
| Chantal | 8 | 60 | 994 | Tropical storm |
| Dean | 9 | 60 | 992 | Tropical storm |
| Erin | 15 | 105 | 969 | 3 |
| Felix | 14 | 100 | 965 | 3 |
| Gabrielle | 9 | 70 | 975 | 1 |
| Humberto | 7 | 90 | 970 | 2 |
| Iris | 6 | 125 | 950 | 4 |
| Jerry | 6 | 45 | 1003 | Tropical storm |
| Karen | 4 | 70 | 982 | 1 |
| Lorenzo | 5 | 35 | 1007 | Tropical storm |
| Michelle | 9 | 120 | 933 | 4 |
| Noel | 2 | 65 | 984 | 1 |
| Olga | 11 | 80 | 973 | 1 |
| Yes | No | |
| The storm with the highest minimum pressure among hurricanes had the shortest duration among hurricanes. | ||
| The threshold maximum wind speed for considering an Atlantic storm a hurricane rather than a tropical storm is greater than 60 and less than or equal to 65 knots. | ||
| The threshold maximum wind speed for considering an Atlantic storm a Category 4 rather than a Category 3 hurricane is greater than 120 and less than or equal to 125 knots. |
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The storm with the highest minimum pressure among hurricanes had the shortest duration among hurricanes.: Yes
The threshold maximum wind speed for considering an Atlantic storm a hurricane rather than a tropical storm is greater than 60 and less than or equal to 65 knots.: Yes
The threshold maximum wind speed for considering an Atlantic storm a Category 4 rather than a Category 3 hurricane is greater than 120 and less than or equal to 125 knots.: No
03 Feb 2024, 03:44
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Can someone explain how the threshold for considering a storm a hurricane is less than 65 knots? I understand more than 60 part.
Similar thing with part c.
What are these thresholds that we are talking of?
Similar thing with part c.
What are these thresholds that we are talking of?
03 Feb 2024, 07:49
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Arya_S
A threshold can be considered an upper limit beyond which Categorization changes for an Atlantic hurricane/ storm.
The largest "maximum wind speed" for a Tropical Strom listed = 60 knots
The smallest "maximum wind speed" for the next category i.e Category 1 listed = 65 knots
So, the change in category kicks in between 60 and 65 knots, but we are still unaware of exactly at what speed a tropical storm becomes a Category 1 hurricane. It might be the case that a tropical storm becomes a hurricane at 62 knots or at 64 knots.
Hence, the statement "The threshold maximum wind speed for considering an Atlantic storm a hurricane rather than a tropical storm is greater than 60 and less than or equal to 65 knots" is correct.
