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Q: Why are winds stronger and steadier over open water?
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How can geographic features cause local winds?

Local mountains can redirect and funnel winds and open water presests an unfettered fetch.


Which is not about a wave in the open ocean?

The waves in the open ocean are usually caused by the friction of the winds over the open ocean of water. The waves in the ocean vary in strength and size depending with the speed of wind and the friction with the surface of water.


Which is not true about a wave in the open ocean?

The waves in the open ocean are usually caused by the friction of the winds over the open ocean of water. The waves in the ocean vary in strength and size depending with the speed of wind and the friction with the surface of water.


Why did a sandstorm come and cover parts of Iraq?

As Iraq is a desert area and has plenty of sand and open area so winds are also more stronger there . So sandstorms will also come.


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How many times bigger is a category 6 hurricane than a category 2 hurricane?

There is no such thing as a category 6 hurricane. The maximum is category 5. This category is open-ended, meaning that once a hurricane reaches category 5 strength (sustained winds of 156 mph or greater) it is classed as a category 5 no matter how much stronger the winds are. Also, hurricanes are not rated by size. They are rated by wind speed. A stronger hurricane is not necessarily bigger. Category 2 winds are 96-110 mph. Category 5 winds are 156+ mph.


What do whitecaps often form in the open ocean?

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How would you explain geographic features can cause local winds?

Local winds can be caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface.


Is there such thing as an Category 7 Hurricane?

No. The highest category of hurricane is a category 5, which is open ended. This means that once a hurricane's winds reach the required 156 mph or greater, it is still a category 5 no matter how much stronger it gets.


Why do weeds grow closer to buildings than in open fields?

heat from building and more water falling from roof. also winds blows seeds against walls


How are lake waves created?

Waves on an inland lake is caused by the wind. The stronger the wind blows across open water, the rougher and higher the waves.


What was Aeolians gift to Odysseus?

They gave him a bag of winds which he was told not to open.