Question 1068Navigation General

The correct answer is C) 10 to 12 knots. Hurricanes typically move at an average speed of 10 to 12 knots prior to recurvature, which is the point where the hurricane's track begins to curve away from the equator. This speed range is based on meteorological data and observations of hurricane movement patterns. The other answer choices are incorrect because 4 to 6 knots is too slow for a hurricane's forward motion, 6 to 8 knots is on the lower end of the typical range, and 15 to 20 knots is faster than the average speed observed for pre-recurvature hurricanes.