What Two Main Factors Cause Increased Height of a Storm

question 11

Multiple Choice

What two main factors cause increased height of a storm surge?

• A) low atmospheric pressure and strong hurricane winds
• B) high atmospheric pressure
• C) high winds pushing the water
• D) high waves driven by strong winds
• E) high winds pushing high waves into shallow water

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