Impacts of Rising Sea Levels
Students will investigate the causes of rising sea levels and their geographical consequences for coastal communities and island nations.
Key Questions
- Analyze the dual causes of rising sea levels: thermal expansion and ice melt.
- Predict the social and economic consequences for low-lying coastal areas due to sea-level rise.
- Evaluate adaptation strategies employed by vulnerable communities to cope with rising sea levels.
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