What circumstance may inhibit further development of a hurricane by diminishing air's ability to rise?
A)strong upper-level winds
B)trade wind inversion
C)convergence at the surface
D)unstable air

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Trade wind inversion is a layer of warm, stable air that acts as a lid, preventing the rising warm air currents from continuing to rise, and hence, inhibiting further development of a hurricane. Strong upper-level winds can shear and disrupt the hurricane, but not directly inhibit air's ability to rise. Convergence at the surface and unstable air are both conducive to rising air currents and thus, the development of a hurricane.

What Circumstance May Inhibit Further Development of a Hurricane by Diminishing