Rising Sea Levels part I

‘Climate change makes seas rise faster and faster’ Reading Comprehension and discussion activity.

Read this article about climate change and join in the discussion!

Identify five cities that sit near an ocean. How many people live in those cities?

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​Look at a map of the United States...

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What are the two reasons that average sea levels are rising?

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By how much are average sea levels rising each year? Why is that a problem?

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Why will sea levels continue to rise even if nations hold greenhouse gas emissions at current rates?

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What proportion of the world’s largest cities lie in coastal areas? Name three.