Explain how a large increase in the storm-surge height can cause ...

[jazziefee]

Explain how a large increase in the storm-surge height can cause only
  a small increase in the area fl ooded. Identify each profi le that shows an
  example of this. What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

According to the elevation scales on the sides of the on-screen shaded relief
  map, what is the range of elevation values (lowest to highest) for the New
  York City area? What will be an ideal response?

[brbarasa]

Answer to Question 1

This can happen where coastal land is relatively steep, or where ridges or other raised
topography blocks the rising storm surge from inland areas. This is best seen in Profi le B.

Answer to Question 2

Elevation ranges from 0 to > 60 m.

[jazziefee]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[alvinum]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it