Which of the following describes how hurricanes are named?
A)Atlantic hurricanes are given male names and Pacific hurricanes are given female names.
B)Hurricanes are alternately assigned male and female names.
C)Hurricanes are only given male names.
D)Hurricanes are only given female names.

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Hurricanes are alternately assigned male and female names. The names are selected from a list of names that are predetermined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). These lists are maintained by the WMO and are reused every six years. The alternate naming system was introduced in 1979 to avoid any potential gender discrimination in the naming of storms.

Which of the Following Describes How Hurricanes Are Named