Which of the Following Is True of Hurricanes in the Western

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of hurricanes in the western Atlantic?

• A) The peak months of occurrence are from August to October.
• B) They are generally called cyclones or typhoons in this part of the world.
• C) They are associated with the cool, southward-flowing Kuroshio current.
• D) They occur in association with local monsoonal winds.

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