Hurricane Who Quiz

What are tropical cyclones called in North and South America?

• Monsoons

• Hurricanes

• Typhoons

What is the purpose of naming tropical cyclones?

• To make storms sound less scary

• To categorize them by strength

• To make it easier to share information about the storm

Which organization is responsible for naming hurricanes?

• NASA

• World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

• Tropical Prediction Center

How are the hurricane names organized?

• They are named alphabetically with a different starting letter for each storm

• They follow the order of geographical locations

• They are assigned random names

Why don’t hurricanes’ names begin with the letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z?

• They are hard to pronounce

• There are not many names beginning with those letters

• These letters are unlucky

What are tropical cyclones called in Asia?

• Typhoons

• Monsoons

• Hurricanes

What do Asian countries use to name their storms?

• Names of historical figures

• A list of names given by the United Nations

• Names that reflect flowers, animals, and trees