As a Strong Hurricane Moves Ashore,which of the Following Causes

question 38

Multiple Choice

As a strong hurricane moves ashore,which of the following causes the most devastating damage in the coastal zone?

• A)storm surge
• B)strong winds
• C)torrential rains
• D)lightning

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Definitions:

Elastic

A term describing a situation where the demand or supply of a good or service changes significantly when its price changes.

Higher Taxes

Increased rates or amounts of taxes imposed by governments on individuals, corporations, or transactions.

Inelastic

Inelastic refers to a situation in which the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service is relatively unresponsive to price changes.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a specific price level, at a given point in time.