Temperature and wind combine to cause heat loss.  Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature falls more than 4 degrees F below normal.  Death can occur if hypothermia persists for over 3 hours.  According to the chart, in which of the following temperature and wind combinations would the body temperature be the lowest and a person most at risk for developing hypothermia?

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