Which of the Following Types of Damage from Tropical Cyclones

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of damage from tropical cyclones originates farthest from the coast?

• A)Flooding by rain swollen inland streams
• B)Storm surges that raise sea level
• C)High winds eroding local beaches
• D)Burial of neighborhoods by sand

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