Understanding Sea Level Rise

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What is the global average sea level rise since 1993?

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3.8 inches

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By the end of the century, how much higher could the average sea level be compared to the year 2000?

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7 to 40 inches

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Which regions are most vulnerable to rising sea levels?

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Low-lying coastal areas

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Rising sea levels can erode beaches and damage ______.

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Coastal wetlands

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How many people are at risk in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Dhaka due to coastal inundation?

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11-14 million

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What is one of the economic impacts of rising sea levels?

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Lower property values

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What do scientists aim to achieve by sharing sea level data worldwide?

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Develop informed policies

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What are the three parts of adaptation strategies to deal with sea level rise?

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Building stronger communities, improving building codes, and protecting coastal areas

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Fill in the blank: Adaptation strategies for sea level rise need to address anticipated climate risks to _______, buildings, and infrastructure in vulnerable areas.

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Residences

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Which of the following is a part of adaptation strategies? Destroying wetlands, Maintaining and restoring wetlands, Ignoring wetlands, Polluting wetlands

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Maintaining and restoring wetlands