When a Hurricane Moves onto Land, It Rapidly Loses Its

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a hurricane moves onto land, it rapidly loses its punch; that is, the storm declines in intensity. Which of the factors listed below contribute to this loss of storm energy?

• A)friction
• B)lack of warm, moist air
• C)heating from below by the land surface
• D)both A and B

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