When a hurricane enters the coastal zone, the most devastating damage usually results from ________.

A) storm surge
B) tornadoes
C) flooding
D) wind damage


Answer: A) storm surge

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The higher the temperature, the more likely it is that a rock will deform ________

A) elastically B) ductilely C) brittlely D) shearingly

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