Question 187 Deck General

The correct answer is A) They are common along the deeper areas of the lakes. This is false because storm surges on the Great Lakes are more common along the shallow coastal areas, not the deeper central areas of the lakes. The shallow coastal areas are more susceptible to storm surges due to the interaction between the wind, water, and shoreline. The other options are correct statements about storm surges on the Great Lakes: B) The greatest water level difference occurs when the wind is blowing along the longitudinal axis of the lake. C) If the wind subsides rapidly, a seiche effect will most likely occur. D) They cause rapid differences in levels between one end of the lake and the other.