Coastal Flooding

Question 1

Climate Change is Increasing the Risk of ___________ Flooding.

Answer 1

Coastal.

Question 2

Rising Sea Levels Pose a ___________ to Low-Lying Coastal Areas.

Answer 2

Threat.

Question 3

An Increase in Sea Levels Could Cause ___________ Tides that would Flood Coastal Areas More Frequently.

Answer 3

Higher.

Question 4

Higher Tides Could Remove Larger Amounts of ____________ From Beaches.

Answer 4

Material.

Question 5

Rising Sea Levels could __________ More of the Coastline to Erosion.

Answer 5

Expose.

Question 6

Climate Change is Causing Storms to Become More ____________.

Answer 6

Frequent.

Question 7

Storms Give the Sea More ______________ Power.

Answer 7

Erosional.

Question 8

High-Energy ________ can Move More Material for Greater Distances, Leading to Some Areas Being ____________ of Material.

Answer 8

Waves…Starved…

Question 9

Storm Surges could Become More Frequent and Sea Level Rise Could Cause __________ to Reach Areas Further Inland.

Answer 9

Surges.

Question 10

Coastal Flooding Threats to People?

Answer 10

• Low-Lying Coastal Ares could be Permanently Flooded.
• Coastal Industries may be Shut Down Because of Damage.
• There’s a Risk of Damage to Infrastructure like Roads and Rail Networks.
• There’s a Booming Tourist Industry in Coastal Areas.

Question 11

Coastal Flooding Threats to the Environment?

Answer 11

• Ecosystems will be Affected Because Seawater has a High Salt Content.
• The Force of Floodwater can Uproot Trees and Plants.
• Some Conservation Areas are Threatened by Coastal Erosion.