alleryStart learning →Why does a cyclone usually weaken after moving over land?
AIt loses its warm ocean supply
BMountains push it back
CIt runs out of cold air
DLand has stronger gravity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It loses its warm ocean supply
Over land there is no warm ocean to supply heat and moisture, so conditions become unfavourable.
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