The correct answer is higher storm surges. Rising sea levels are caused by the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, which leads to an increase in the volume of water in the oceans. This increased volume of water can cause coastal erosion, as the waves and currents have more force to erode and wear away the land. It can also lead to higher surface air temperatures due to the absorption of heat by the larger areas of water. Rising sea levels can also result in threats to coastal property, as the water encroaches further inland and poses a risk to buildings and infrastructure located near the coast. However, higher storm surges are not caused directly by rising sea levels. Storm surges occur during severe weather events, such as hurricanes, and are caused by the combination of strong winds and low atmospheric pressure pushing water onto the shore. While rising sea levels can exacerbate the impacts of storm surges by allowing them to reach further inland, they are not the direct cause of storm surges themselves.
