Question

the odds are better than 50 - 50 that you are near the coast. in 2010, 52% of americans lived in one of the nations 673 coastal counties. its no secret why so many of us choose to live in coastal regions. there is a downside to living in coastal areas: they are prone to many natural hazards. global climate change is behind some of the impacts on our coastal regions. above is a map produced by noaa, tracking the changes in sea level surrounding the united states. can you pick out the hazards to coastal residents that are a direct result of climatic change? (choose 3)
flooding
erosion
excess nutrient build up
tsunamis
hurricane damage

Explanation:

• Flooding: Climate change causes sea - level rise (due to melting glaciers and thermal expansion of seawater), which directly leads to increased coastal flooding.
• Erosion: Higher sea levels and more intense storm surges (related to climate - change - influenced weather patterns) enhance coastal erosion.
• Hurricane damage: Warmer ocean waters (a result of climate change) provide more energy for hurricanes, potentially increasing their intensity and the damage they cause.

Excess nutrient build - up is more related to agricultural runoff and sewage disposal rather than a direct result of climatic change. Tsunamis are mainly caused by seismic activity (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions) on the ocean floor, not directly by climatic change.

Answer:

Flooding, Erosion, Hurricane damage