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What was the most deadly natural disaster in U.S. history, and where did it happen? |
Hurricane that hit Galveston Texas September 8, 1900, killed 12,000 people |
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In addition to solar energy, what factors influence weather. |
Water vapor, cloud cover, land forms and bodies of water, elevation, air movement. |
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what are three classifications that geographers use for precipitation? Which type affects the mid-latitudes the most? |
convectional, orographic, frontal,/ frontal. |
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What temp must water be for a hurricane |
80* or higher |
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how large is the eye of a hurricane |
10-20 miles in diameter. |
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how much area can a hurricane cover. |
500 miles. |
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what is a storm surge, how high might it be |
wall of water pushed onto shore, 16ft |
