In which countries will the most people be affected by a ??-m rise in sea
level? What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Students will probably indicate countries in Europe, North America,
and Southeast Asia that will be affected the most. The northwestern region of South
America is not as densely populated, so fewer people will be affected there.
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What will be an ideal response?
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