Hurricane quiz (adapted from BBC)

1. On average, how many hurricanes occur each year?
A: 4
B: 10
C: 20

2. How much rain does a typical hurricane release?
A: 15-30 cm
B: 30-45 cm
C: 45-60 cm

3. What is the typical duration of a hurricane?
A: 5 days
B: 10 days
C: 15 days

4. When is the hurricane season?
A: March-September
B: April-December
C: June-November

5. What is the minimum wind speed for a hurricane?
A: 33 m/s
B: 43 m/s
C: 50 m/s

6. What is the minimum sea surface temperature required
   to produce a hurricane?
A: Strom surge
B: High winds
C: Heavy rain

8. Has the number of tropical cyclones increased due to
   anthropogenic climate change?
A: Yes, noticeable
B: No, not at all
C: Maybe a tiny bit

Solution:
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A (lowest category)
6. B
7. A
8. B (only the intensity has changed)