In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Dominica, causing widespread destruction to agriculture and infrastructure. The hurricane was classified as Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. What is the MINIMUM wind speed for a Category 5 hurricane?

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Question

In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Dominica, causing widespread destruction to agriculture and infrastructure. The hurricane was classified as Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. What is the MINIMUM wind speed for a Category 5 hurricane?

Accepted Answer

252 km/h — Award 1 mark for identifying the correct minimum wind speed for Category 5 hurricanes (252 km/h or 157 mph). A is incorrect — 119 km/h is Category 1 minimum. B is incorrect — 154 km/h is Category 2 minimum. C is incorrect — 178 km/h is Category 3 minimum.

Answer

154 km/h

Answer

119 km/h

Answer

178 km/h

Answer

252 km/h

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