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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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