B. Jamaica is surrounded by deep ocean waters, while Grand Bahama Island is surrounded by shallow waters. Given a direct landfall by hurricanes of similar intensity, which island will experience the greater storm surge? Why?

Storm surge refers to the water from the ocean that is pushed toward the shore by wind during a hurricane. This force is usually the deadliest element of a hurricane. When storm surge is combined with waves, it can cause extensive damage. Not only can objects such as boats and buildings be affected, but this can also cause great damage to the natural environment. In this example, Jamaica is more likely to be affected severely by storm surge, as the water near the island is deeper.