Multiple choice

Which of the following options best explains a storm surge?

  1. High winds accompanied by rain that uproots trees, houses and other property.

  2. A high wall of water moving towards the shore from the ocean.

  3. A high tide and then the storm reaching an area that might otherwise have been safe.

  4. Heavy rainfall that worsens the flood situation.

  5. Flooding of agricultural land by sea water making it infertile.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 A high wall of water moving towards the shore from the ocean is called a storm surge. This wall of water can rise up from 3 feet to 12 feet.

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