🔍 Key Concepts

• Remember that seasons are opposite in the Southern Hemisphere compared to the Northern Hemisphere • Peak tropical cyclone season usually aligns with the warmest sea surface temperatures • Think about which months are summer/early fall in the Southern Hemisphere

💭 Think About

• First, convert each choice into the corresponding Southern Hemisphere season (summer, fall, winter, spring). Which option best matches the warmest part of the year there? • Compare these months to when sea surface temperatures would be high enough to support cyclone formation south of the equator. • Eliminate any options that clearly fall in the cooler seasons in the Southern Hemisphere.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which months correspond to Southern Hemisphere summer (around December–February) and early fall. • Check that the option you select includes months when ocean waters are warmest south of the equator. • Make sure you are not accidentally thinking in Northern Hemisphere seasons when evaluating the choices.