Provided by: World Economic Forum |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
This article highlights 11 cities around the world that are under threat of sinking and disappearing due to sea level rise and groundwater pumping, including Houston, New Orleans, and Miami.
The article also mentions the cities of Venice, Lagos, Jakarta, Dhaka, Bangkok, Rotterdam, and Alexandria.
Students will learn that cities are sinking in many parts of the world.
The article links to many interesting articles about what governments are doing to help remedy the problem of sea level rise and sinking cities.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should have an understanding of plate tectonics and the different causes of sea level rise.
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Differentiation
In pairs or small groups, students could focus on one of the cities from the article and read the linked articles to gain more insight into the situation. Students could present their findings to the class.
The article can be used as a starting point for students to research and develop solutions to climate issues related to the sinking of coastal cities.
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