During a hurricane, people may have to deal with problems caused by a storm surge. What is a storm surge?(1 point) Responses an unusual rise in water caused by a storm an unusual rise in water caused by a storm a strong wind gust a strong wind gust a type of lightning that happens during a storm a type of lightning that happens during a storm a type of wind-driven rain
an unusual rise in water caused by a storm - is the correct answer
Apologies for the confusion. You are correct. A storm surge is indeed an unusual rise in water caused by a storm.
A storm surge is an unusual rise in water caused by a storm. It is not a strong wind gust, a type of lightning, or a type of wind-driven rain. To determine the correct answer, we can first eliminate the options that are not related to water rise during a storm, such as a strong wind gust or a type of lightning. This leaves us with two options: an unusual rise in water caused by a storm or a type of wind-driven rain. A storm surge refers specifically to the rise in ocean water level that is caused by a hurricane or other intense storm conditions. Storm surges can cause significant flooding in coastal areas and pose a major threat to life and property during a hurricane. Therefore, the correct answer is "an unusual rise in water caused by a storm."
