Question

what happens when a hurricane makes landfall?
a hurricane will have a smaller storm surge after it makes landfall.
a hurricane will have stronger wind speeds after it makes landfall.
a hurricane will pick up speed after making landfall.
a hurricane will weaken after making landfall.

Explanation:

A hurricane gets its energy from warm ocean waters. When it makes landfall, it loses this energy source and also encounters more friction from land surfaces. This causes it to weaken. The other options are incorrect: storm surge is typically most severe at landfall, wind speeds decrease (not get stronger), and it slows down (not pick up speed) after landfall.

Answer:

D. A hurricane will weaken after making landfall.