It is believed that global warming will result in higher sea levels and warmer ocean surface waters.How will this affect the Gulf Coast and southeast coast of the United States?
A) Flooding from combinations of storms and high tides will be more common.
B) Hurricanes will become more common.
C) Coral reefs within Lake Okeechobee and other lakes of the region suffer from increased acidity of waters around the globe.
D) Both a and b are correct.

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The combination of higher sea levels and warmer ocean surface waters will increase the frequency and severity of storms and hurricanes in the Gulf Coast and southeast coast of the United States, leading to more flooding from storm surges and high tides. This will also exacerbate existing erosion and coastal land loss issues in the region.

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