Why Do Hurricanes Dissipate When They Move Over Land

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why do hurricanes dissipate when they move over land?

• A)The land is not warm enough to sustain the hurricane.
• B)The Coriolis force is not strong enough to sustain the hurricane.
• C)There is no longer enough evaporation and condensation to sustain the hurricane.
• D)Friction causes the hurricane to slow.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost Ratio

The proportion of variable costs to total sales, indicating how variable costs change with sales levels.

Bond Issue

The process by which a borrower issues bonds to raise funds from investors willing to lend them money for a certain period.

Operating Leverage (DOL)

Operating leverage measures how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income. It is a measure of how sensitive the operating income is to the change in revenues.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.