Question

question 13
4 points
the ______ is the area around the storm center with the strongest updrafts, highest cloud tops, and most intense rainfall.
a eye
b eyewall
c spiral rainband
d stadium effect

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Eye): The eye of a storm is calm with low pressure, not where strong updrafts or intense rainfall occur.
• Option B (Eyewall): The eyewall surrounds the eye and is characterized by the strongest updrafts, highest cloud tops, and most intense rainfall in a storm (like a hurricane).
• Option C (Spiral rainband): These are bands of rain and clouds spiraling outward, but the most intense activity is in the eyewall.
• Option D (Stadium effect): This is related to cloud appearance, not the area with strongest updrafts/rainfall.

Answer:

B. Eyewall