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Natural Events and the Environment ESS4.1

Question 9 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

Which of the following is true concerning hurricanes?

Answer
A
They tend to deposit more sediment than they remove.
B
Their storm surges cause widespread flooding.
C
They have fast, but generally weak wind gusts.
D
They do not alter landscapes significantly.

Explanation

Hurricane storm surges push seawater onto the coast, often flooding low-lying areas over a wide region. Hurricanes can also erode beaches and reshape landscapes, so they do not generally deposit more sediment than they remove or leave landscapes unchanged. Their winds can be extremely strong, not merely fast and weak.

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