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R i s i n g S e a L e v e l s
Rising Sea Levels
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R i s i n g s e a l e v e l s a r e a b i g p r o b l e m t o d a y b e c a u s e o f c l i m a t e
Rising sea levels are a big problem today because of climate
change. They put coastal areas, nature, and even whole
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will explain what causes it, how it affects us, and what we
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S t e p 1 : W h a t M a k e s S e a L e v e l s R i s e ?
Step 1: What Makes Sea Levels Rise?
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See how climate change is linked to rising seas. It's caused by
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higher temperatures and pollution.
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Step 3: Problems for Coastal Areas
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Step 4: Nature and Wildlife
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the coast.
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