Hurricanes dissipate when
A)when they move over warmer water.
B)when they move over land.
C)when surface inflow of air is lower than upper-level outflow of air.
D)immediately on December 1st.
E)when surface winds converge.

Question

Hurricanes dissipate when
A)when they move over warmer water.
B)when they move over land.
C)​when surface inflow of air is lower than upper-level outflow of air.
D)​immediately on December 1st.
E)​when surface winds converge.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hurricanes require warm, moist air from the ocean to maintain their strength. When they move over land, they lose their source of energy and gradually weaken and dissipate.

Hurricanes Dissipate When