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.
Answer: B
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