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Capo

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on: Jul 15, 2018
How would a country, such as Bangladesh, be affected by a 2 m rise in sea level? What will be an ideal response?

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Describe how a coast can become emergent. What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

As much as 20 of the country would be under water, causing the refugee migration of many millions
of people. The remaining land area would be susceptible to storm-generated flooding.



Answer to Question 2

Emergent coasts are rising relative to sea level. Coasts may emerge as a result of isostasy or tectonism.


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