Why do hurricanes lose strength once they reach the land?

Question

A. Hurricanes can't replenish their water from the ground.
B. Hurricanes gain strength from the warmth of the ocean water.
C. Hurricanes lose strength when they reach a warm front on land.
D. Friction with the ground stops hurricane spinning.

Answer 1

The energy of a hurricane is derived from the latent heat of condensation of the ascending moist air.When the hurricane enters the land,their moisture source is cut off and consequently they weaken.So, the more appropriate answer is 'B'.

Answer 2

The fuel for a hurricane comes from the release of latent heat high in the storm as water vapour that has evaporated from the ocean condenses to water droplets and freezes to ice crystals. If you cut off the supply of water vapour, you cut off the fuel for the storm and so it weakens.

A and B are badly worded but both are sort of correct. I would prefer to go E. None of the above and put in a more correct answer about water vapour rather than water.

Answer 3

A and B are both correct, but if you can only give one answer go with A.

D is a give away silly answer that is COMPLETELY WRONG!!!!

Answer 4

I would go with "A"

Answer 5

D.