Where do hurricanes happen?

There are six regions of the world where hurricanes (tropical cyclones) are likely to occur. Label these on the map below after you look at the “Map of Tropical Cyclones 1985–2005”. Choose a different color for each region and color the part of the ocean where hurricanes are likely to occur. Fill the colors into the key below.


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