Question

1. which state has the highest frequency or hurricanes?

a. mississippi
b. florida
c. north carolina
d. virginia

1. what effect does warmer ocean water temperatures have on hurricane frequency?

a. warmer water has no effect on hurricane frequency
b. warmer water decreases hurricane frequency
c. warmer water speeds up the north atlantic conveyor belt
d. warmer water increases hurricane frequency

Explanation:

For question 17, by observing the bar - chart, Florida has the tallest bar which represents the highest frequency of hurricanes. For question 18, warmer ocean water provides more energy for hurricane formation, thus increasing hurricane frequency.

Answer:

1. b. Florida
2. d. Warmer water increases hurricane frequency