alleryBesides tides, which factors cause storm surges in shallow seas?
AWind and pressure changes
BOnly lunar gravity
COnly river floods
DEarth's rotation alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Wind and pressure changes
1. Sea level also changes from thermal expansion, wind and pressure.
2. Wind and barometric pressure changes produce storm surges.
3. Lunar gravity drives the tides themselves.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tide, lead section_
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