When a hurricane moves onto land,it declines in intensity.Which of the factors listed below contribute to this loss of punch?
A)friction
B)lack of warm,moist air
C)heating from below by the land surface
D)both friction and the lack of warm,moist air

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Both friction and the lack of warm, moist air contribute to the decline in intensity when a hurricane moves onto land. Friction slows down the wind speed, reducing the hurricane's power, while the lack of warm, moist air prevents the hurricane from being fueled with energy and moisture. The heating from below by the land surface can actually have a negligible impact on the decline in intensity.

When a Hurricane Moves onto Land,it Declines in Intensity