Damage caused by hurricanes can be divided into three categories: ________, ________, and ________.

A) structural damage; beach erosion; temperature increases
B) storm surge; wind damage; heavy rains and flooding
C) property damage; fatalities; temperature decreases
D) coastline damage; biological decay; inland erosion


Answer: B) storm surge; wind damage; heavy rains and flooding

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