Question

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.
Blue and green lines show many paths over the ocean between Africa, South America, Central America, and the United States.
Image by Nilfanion

This image traces the paths followed by __________ over the course of the last 150 years. These events can affect the Caribbean in devastating ways.
A.
hurricanes
B.
floods
C.
tectonic activities
D.
earthquakes

Answer 1

A. hurricanes

The map shows long Atlantic tracks (tropical waves from off Africa across the ocean) typical of hurricanes, which can devastate the Caribbean and surrounding regions.