Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Earth Science: Coastal Flooding Viewer




Link to the viewer is here.

1. Choose a coastal area of the country that interests you.

2. Find it on the Coastal Flooding and Sea Level Rise Viewer.

3. List the following potential impacts:
  • populated areas that might be affected
  • landmarks in the area
  • natural resources in the area

4. Write a paragraph on the potential effects of a rise in sea level on urban and natural areas. Include your recommendations for how the community might respond to the threat of flooding.

Questions to research further:

5. Have there been recent floods or storms that have damaged the area you are studying?

6. What was the natural ecosystem like before the urban development?

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