Which risk can increase for people living near coasts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Coastal flooding
Global warming causes thermal expansion of seawater and contributes to melting land ice, both of which raise sea level. Higher seas, combined with storm surges and heavier coastal rainfall, increase the risk of coastal flooding. Sea-level rise can also cause erosion and saltwater intrusion. The other options are not the principal direct risk described here.
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Coastal flooding
Why is this the correct answer?
Global warming causes thermal expansion of seawater and contributes to melting land ice, both of which raise sea level. Higher seas, combined with storm surges and heavier coastal rainfall, increase the risk of coastal flooding. Sea-level rise can also cause erosion and saltwater intrusion. The other options are not the principal direct risk described here.
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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