The term storm surge refers to ____.
A) the leading edge of a hurricane
B) a higher-than-average incidence of tropical storm occurrence
C) a rise in ocean level of several meters or more
D) the increasing speed of a hurricane as it moves in the middle latitudes

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A storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by a combination of high winds and low atmospheric pressure associated with a storm, most often a hurricane. It can cause flooding and take lives.

The Term Storm Surge Refers to ____