What risk increases in coastal areas because of sea level rise?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Coastal flooding
Sea-level rise raises the baseline from which tides and storm surges occur. During cyclones or high tides, water can therefore reach farther inland and flood low-lying settlements, farmland and infrastructure. It also increases coastal erosion and salt-water intrusion. It does not expand mountains, sweeten air or necessarily weaken sunlight. Coastal flooding is the direct and best answer.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Coastal flooding
Why is this the correct answer?
Sea-level rise raises the baseline from which tides and storm surges occur. During cyclones or high tides, water can therefore reach farther inland and flood low-lying settlements, farmland and infrastructure. It also increases coastal erosion and salt-water intrusion. It does not expand mountains, sweeten air or necessarily weaken sunlight. Coastal flooding is the direct and best answer.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: World Climate and Climate Change.
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