Which of the following statements describes a storm surge?
1) A sudden increase in water that moves onto land before a hurricane makes landfall
2) A sudden increase in water that moves onto land as a hurricane makes landfall
3) A sudden increase in water that moves onto land after a hurricane makes landfall
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1,2, and 3
E) None of these statements is true

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A storm surge is a sudden increase in water that moves onto land as a hurricane makes landfall. Option 1 is partially correct but it does not necessarily have to occur before a hurricane makes landfall. Option 3 is incorrect as it refers to water moving onto land after a hurricane has passed.

Which of the Following Statements Describes a Storm Surge