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What is the primary factor driving the formation of storm surges?
What is the primary factor driving the formation of storm surges?
- Wind speed (correct)
- Tropical cyclone size
- Lower atmospheric pressure
- Earth's rotation
Which characteristic of a tropical cyclone contributes to higher storm surge levels?
Which characteristic of a tropical cyclone contributes to higher storm surge levels?
- Slower forward speed
- Smaller diameter
- Larger diameter (correct)
- Faster forward speed
What is the result of a tropical cyclone coinciding with high astronomical tide?
What is the result of a tropical cyclone coinciding with high astronomical tide?
- Unpredictable storm surge levels
- Lower storm surge levels
- No change in storm surge levels
- Higher storm surge levels (correct)
What is the impact of a slower storm forward speed on storm surge?
What is the impact of a slower storm forward speed on storm surge?
What is the effect of the geometry of the coastal area on storm surge?
What is the effect of the geometry of the coastal area on storm surge?
What is the primary feature of thunderstorms?
What is the primary feature of thunderstorms?
What occurs when the water vapor in a cumulonimbus cloud condenses?
What occurs when the water vapor in a cumulonimbus cloud condenses?
Why is the Philippines prone to storm surges?
Why is the Philippines prone to storm surges?
What is the characteristic of the air in the eye of a tropical cyclone?
What is the characteristic of the air in the eye of a tropical cyclone?
What is the result of the convergence of winds from the Northern and Southern Hemisphere?
What is the result of the convergence of winds from the Northern and Southern Hemisphere?
What is the typical height of a cumulonimbus cloud?
What is the typical height of a cumulonimbus cloud?
What is the cause of the abrupt abnormal increase in sea water level during a tropical cyclone landfall?
What is the cause of the abrupt abnormal increase in sea water level during a tropical cyclone landfall?
What is the primary cause of the short-term rise in sea water level, also known as astronomical high tide?
What is the primary cause of the short-term rise in sea water level, also known as astronomical high tide?
What is the main cause of urban flooding in highly populated areas?
What is the main cause of urban flooding in highly populated areas?
What is the most deadly type of flooding due to its sudden and unexpected nature?
What is the most deadly type of flooding due to its sudden and unexpected nature?
What is the primary destructive effect of flooding?
What is the primary destructive effect of flooding?
What is the long-term indirect consequence of flooding on the economy?
What is the long-term indirect consequence of flooding on the economy?
What is the secondary effect of flooding that includes immediate, indirect consequences?
What is the secondary effect of flooding that includes immediate, indirect consequences?
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