Question

sea levels are anticipated to rise as a result of climate change, polar ice melting, and thermal expansion of oceans. scientists make a claim that this will negatively impact human life. which statements explain how rising sea levels can result in reduced quality of life for humans? select all three that apply
rising sea levels can create unstable tectonic shifts, which can increase the magnitude of seismic activity in the coastal areas.
rising sea levels will increase coastal flooding, causing increased presence of disease vectors that affect humans.
rising sea levels will result in saltwater intrusion into the groundwater, reducing drinking water for humans.
rising sea levels can increase the nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the soils, creating soil contamination that makes the land unsuitable for growing crops.
rising sea levels will cause increased dampness in coastal areas and homes, increasing the mold growth in buildings which can cause human health impacts

Explanation:

• Coastal flooding (from rising sea levels) can lead to more disease vectors (e.g., mosquitoes breeding in floodwaters).
• Saltwater intrusion into groundwater makes water undrinkable for humans.
• Increased dampness (due to rising sea levels) promotes mold growth, which can harm human health.
• Tectonic shifts are mainly due to plate movements, not sea - level rise.
• Rising sea levels do not increase nitrogen and phosphorus in soils (this is more related to agricultural runoff etc.).

Answer:

• Rising sea levels will increase coastal flooding, causing increased presence of disease vectors that affect humans.
• Rising sea levels will result in saltwater intrusion into the groundwater, reducing drinking water for humans.
• Rising sea levels will cause increased dampness in coastal areas and homes, increasing the mold growth in buildings which can cause human health impacts.