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Questions

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Physical Vulnerability Questions

1) Based on the screenshot below, in which of the following boxed areas (A-D) will 4 ft of sea level rise cause the most extensive flooding?
A. Coral Gables
B. Downtown Miami
C. Miami Shores
D. Miami Beach

2) Based on the screenshot below, in which of the following boxed areas (A-D) will 4 ft of sea level rise cause the least extensive flooding?
A. Coral Gables
B. Downtown Miami
C. Miami Shores
D. Miami Beach

Next, click on the vulnerability button in the upper-left to show the SoVI scores for the Miami area. (After switching to the SoVI view, you may want to drag the sea level rise slider all the way to the left, to the "0" or "Current MHHW" setting, so that the light blue sea level inundation layer does not obscure your view.) SoVI scores are shown in three categories, High, Medium, and Low; areas with High scores are dark red, areas with low scores are light red.

Social Vulnerability Questions

3) Based on the screenshot below, which of the boxed areas (A-D) has the greatest extent of high social vulnerability?
A. Coral Gables
B. Downtown Miami
C. Miami Shores
D. Miami Beach

Combined Vulnerability Questions

Combined Vulnerability Question:

4) Based on both of the above screenshots, which of the boxed areas (A-D) appears to have relatively low social vulnerability and moderate (neither highest nor lowest) physical vulnerability?
A. Coral Gables
B. Downtown Miami
C. Miami Shores
D. Miami Beach

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
Explore the Collection »