7 Sinking Cities Around the World
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Grades6, 7, 8Earth and Space Sciences, Economics, Geography
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What it is
- This article includes information about the impact of climate change on coastal cities.
- Read about human impacts that are causing cities around the world to sink.
- Watch videos explaining how climate change and subsidence have caused places around the world to sink.
- Watch videos to gain insight about the impact on communities living in these sinking cities.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This article provides easy-to-read information about the causes of sinking cities.
- Students will gain insight into how climate change and sinking cities affect people in different parts of the world.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have prior knowledge of plate tectonics, subsidence, and climate change.
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Differentiation
- The article and videos can be used as a starting point for students to critically think about the human impacts of climate change in various locations around the world.
- Students could research or design solutions for adapting to higher sea levels and stopping climate change.
From the scientist review
Sinking cities is mainly caused by tectonic movements and subsidence. Also, warming seas cause sea levels to rise and coastal settlements to sink. This resource narrows down the impact of climate change on coastal cities. Students can explore the resource to gain insights into these interactions. The resource is recommended for teaching.
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