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← GeographyWhich consequence develops because of the Saffir-Simpson scale wind rounding effect?
A)Overestimated low pressure zone size
B)Inaccuracies in storm surge prediction
C)Underestimated central pressure gradients
D)Exaggerated hurricane intensity categories✓
💡 Explanation
Rounding speeds to increments causes error; Wind speeds get rounded up and consequently, intensity categories get exaggerated via extrapolation using the Saffir-Simpson scale because hurricane category assessment relies heavily on estimated wind speed rather than verified direct measurements, therefore exaggerating the category, rather than providing a better assessment.
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