Why is it that the West Coast of the U.S. will not be as strongly affected by rising sea levels as the East Coast of the U.S.? Question 11 options: The East Coast is expected to see a higher amplitude of sea level rise (greater total height change) than the West Coast. The East Coast has a larger tidal range than the West Coast which means more areas there will be affected even with a small rise in sea level. The West Coast has a steeper, more mountainous coastline which produces a smaller shift in the ocean landward as sea levels increase. The West Coast has a much lower profile (less steep slope) which allows for a larger shift in coastline before coastal cities are affected by rising sea level