Hurricanes Quiz

Where do hurricanes occur?

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

• All of the above

How are hurricanes changing due to climate warming?

• They are becoming weaker

• They are becoming stronger

• They are occurring less frequently

• There is no change in hurricanes due to climate warming

How many regions of the world are likely to experience hurricanes?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Do the same number of hurricanes happen in each region?

• Yes

• No

• It varies from year to year

• There is no data available

When is hurricane season in the North Atlantic region?

• May - November

• April - January

• June - November

• October - May

How many hurricanes occur on average in the East Pacific Ocean region?

• 9

• 17

• 6

• 5

In which seasons are hurricanes most common?

• Winter and Spring

• Spring and Summer

• Summer and Fall

• Fall and Winter

Do hurricanes occur in places where the ocean temperature is warm?

• Yes

• No

• It doesn't matter

• There is no correlation

Has the total number of hurricanes increased, decreased, or stayed about the same?

• Increased

• Decreased

• Stayed about the same

• There is no data available

Has the number of strong hurricanes increased, decreased, or stayed about the same?

• Increased

• Decreased

• Stayed about the same

• There is no data available