Why do you think the government and people of the Netherlands have a big stake in curtailing global warming?
A) They don't have enough fresh drinking water.
B) A rise of the sea level would threaten their dike systems and could cause a significant loss of land and developed infrastructure.
C) They welcome global warming because it is so cold there.
D) They rely on wind energy, and global warming might change the direction and intensity of the wind.
E) They are responsible for causing much of the global warming and feel responsible.
Answer: B
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