When Hurricanes Hit the Coastline,storm Surges Form Mainly Due To

question 61

Multiple Choice

When hurricanes hit the coastline,storm surges form mainly due to:

• A) low pressure near the eye pulling water higher.
• B) winds piling up water and pushing it toward shore.
• C) heavy rain raising the water level.
• D) tsunami waves.
• E) both low pressure near the eye pulling water higher and winds piling up water and pushing it toward shore.

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