What Events Occurred in 2004,as Described by the Connections Spread

What events occurred in 2004,as described by the Connections spread in the textbook?

A) global warming caused severe drought in the Sahara Desert
B) this was the worst year for the destruction of rain forests
C) a large number of tornadoes struck the central U.S.
D) a number of major hurricanes hit the southeastern U.S.
E) none of these