What is a storm surge?
a. Severe flooding due to rapid rainfall
b. Higher than normal tides
c. Movement of water due to the low atmospheric pressure creates a dome of water
d. Movement of water due to the high atmospheric pressure creates a dome of water
ANS: C
The most danger during a tropical cyclone event is the storm surge. The mass of water driven by the
storm surge can cause large flooding. Information can be found in the section Storms Are Variations in
Large-Scale Atmospheric Circulation.
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