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Based on the climate models, by how much is the average temperature in New York expected to increase by the 2050s compared to the 1971-2000 period?

• Up to 3°F

• Up to 6°F

• Up to 8°F

• Up to 10°F

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What is the expected increase in average precipitation in New York by the 2080s compared to the 1971-2000 period?

• Up to 8%

• Up to 10%

• Up to 12%

• Up to 15%

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By the 2050s, how much higher is the sea level expected to be in New York's coastal area compared to the 2000-2004 average?

• 12 inches

• 18 inches

• 24 inches

• 30 inches

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What is the projected sea-level rise for New York's coast by the year 2100?

• Up to 4 feet

• Up to 5 feet

• Up to 6 feet

• Up to 7 feet

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If the average temperature increase by the 2020s is up to 3°F, what is the expected increase by the 2080s?

• Up to 5°F

• Up to 7°F

• Up to 10°F

• Up to 12°F

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How much is the average precipitation expected to increase by the 2050s compared to the 1971-2000 period?

• Up to 8%

• Up to 10%

• Up to 12%

• Up to 15%

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What is the expected impact of sea-level rise on New York's coastal areas?

• Decreased storm surge

• Increased coastal flooding

• Reduced precipitation

• Lower temperatures

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By how much is the average temperature in New York expected to increase by the 2020s compared to the 1971-2000 period?

• Up to 1°F

• Up to 2°F

• Up to 3°F

• Up to 4°F

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What is the expected increase in average precipitation in New York by the 2020s compared to the 1971-2000 period?

• Up to 5%

• Up to 6%

• Up to 7%

• Up to 8%

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What is the main reason New York is vulnerable to the impacts of sea-level rise?

• High elevation

• Coastal location

• Low population density

• Cold climate

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