Which of the Following Statements Describes a Storm Surge

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a storm surge?
1) A sudden increase in water that moves onto land before a hurricane makes landfall
2) A sudden increase in water that moves onto land as a hurricane makes landfall
3) A sudden increase in water that moves onto land after a hurricane makes landfall

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 1,2, and 3
• E) None of these statements is true

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