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the ______ scale is currently used to measure the strength of hurricanes.
a saffir - simpson
b enhanced fujita
c richter
d metric

Explanation:

The Saffir - Simpson scale is specifically designed to measure the strength of hurricanes, categorizing them based on wind speed and potential damage. The Enhanced Fujita scale measures tornado intensity, the Richter scale measures earthquake magnitude, and the Metric system is a general measurement system, not specific to hurricanes.

Answer:

A. Saffir - Simpson