A hurricane causes the most damage in the coastal zone because of __________.
A)population density
B)storm surge
C)heavy rain
D)the hurricane's width

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A storm surge is a rise in sea level that occurs during a hurricane, causing flooding and extensive damage to the coastal zone. The higher the storm surge, the more severe the damage. Population density can exacerbate the damage, but the primary cause of coastal damage is the storm surge. Heavy rain and the hurricane's width can also cause damage, but not to the degree that a storm surge can.

A Hurricane Causes the Most Damage in the Coastal Zone