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Summarize an Article

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Instructions

Take a few minutes to read the Time Magazine article linked below. After reading the article, summarize it in the spaces provided using the headings below. You will receive answers when you press the Check My Answers button. There is no credit for this activity, but you are expected to know the material for quizzes and midterms.

Time Magazine article:

Population Plus Climate: Why Coastal Cities Will Face Increased Risks From Floods: A new study names the global cities most at risk at coastal flooding—both today, and in a warmer future. By Bryan Walsh Aug. 20, 2013 - Population Growth and Climate Change Fuels Coastal Flooding Risks | TIME.com

Answer the questions:

The most important factors that are used by this study to rank the cities' present and future flood loss risks are:

The factors that contribute to the change in future compared to the present are:

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.
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