Which factor does NOT contribute to increased height of a storm surge?
A)low atmospheric pressure
B)strong hurricane winds
C)fetch
D)shallow water
E)deep water

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Deep water does not contribute to increased height of a storm surge. Storm surges are higher in shallow water because the energy of the storm has a smaller volume of water to act upon, leading to a greater increase in water level.

Which Factor Does NOT Contribute to Increased Height of a Storm