Recent and predicted climatic change and potential impact on coasts
Climate change raises sea levels and increases storm intensity. Both changes accelerate coastal erosion, flooding, and the loss of coastal landforms.
Real World
The Maldives, with a mean elevation of just 1.5 metres above sea level, faces existential risk from IPCC projections of up to 1 metre of sea level rise by 2100, prompting its government to purchase land in India as a contingency.
Exam Focus
Distinguish thermal expansion from ice melt as separate contributors to sea level rise; 'evaluate' questions expect you to weigh their relative significance with data.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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