Bluff erosion in the Great Lakes is most severe
A) during storms.
B) during the winter.
C) during the summer.
D) when lake levels are high because of above-normal precipitation.
E) when lake levels are low because of below-normal precipitation.

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When lake levels are high because of above-normal precipitation, the water level reaches the base of the bluffs, increasing the likelihood of erosion. High waves during storms can also contribute to erosion, but the prolonged pressure from high lake levels makes the erosion more severe overall.

Bluff Erosion in the Great Lakes Is Most Severe