What Circumstance May Inhibit Further Development of a Hurricane by Diminishing

question 56

Multiple Choice

What circumstance may inhibit further development of a hurricane by diminishing air's ability to rise?

• A) trade wind inversion
• B) strong upper- level winds
• C) unstable air
• D) convergence at the surface

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