Hurricanes die when they move over land because
A)the Coriolis force is not sufficient to sustain them over land.
B)the land temperature is not warm enough to sustain the low pressure system.
C)evaporation and subsequent condensation are no longer sufficient to sustain them.
D)friction overcomes the forward momentum and the storm decays.
E)the specific heat and relative humidity ratios dissipate the storm's energy.

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Hurricanes require warm ocean water to provide the moisture and heat that fuel them. When they move over land, the lack of water reduces evaporation and condensation, which are crucial for sustaining the storm.

Hurricanes Die When They Move Over Land Because