Consider the following statements regarding Tidal Flooding:

Tidal flooding occurs when unusually high tides submerge typically dry coastal areas.

Rising sea levels worsen tidal flooding, but it also occurs naturally due to the lunar cycle.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question

Tidal flooding occurs when unusually high tides submerge typically dry coastal areas – This is correct. Tidal flooding happens when high tides exceed normal levels and flood areas that are usually dry along coastlines. These high tides may be due to the natural lunar cycle or other factors.
Rising sea levels worsen tidal flooding, but it also occurs naturally due to the lunar cycle – This is also correct. Tidal flooding is influenced by the lunar cycle, which causes regular changes in the tides. However, rising sea levels due to climate change can exacerbate the frequency and severity of tidal flooding over time.

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Both 1 and 2

Tidal flooding occurs when unusually high tides submerge typically dry coastal areas – This is correct. Tidal flooding happens when high tides exceed normal levels and flood areas that are usually dry along coastlines. These high tides may be due to the natural lunar cycle or other factors.
Rising sea levels worsen tidal flooding, but it also occurs naturally due to the lunar cycle – This is also correct. Tidal flooding is influenced by the lunar cycle, which causes regular changes in the tides. However, rising sea levels due to climate change can exacerbate the frequency and severity of tidal flooding over time.

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