Ward's World Activity Guides

*Note: This lab activity was submitted to Ward's Science by a third party educator for the sole purpose of sharing content and ideas with other educators. Ward's Science is not affiliated with the author of this lesson plan. All product recommendations made by Ward's Science are suggestions for completion or extension of the activity or topics addressed, but are not required to complete the activity. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Examine Tables 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. Discuss the data presented in one of those tables in the space below. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Which infrastructure and public facilities were examined for vulnerability to sea level rise impacts? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4. List the four categories of stress on coastal environments found under Section 2.3 below. Pick one of those stressors to explain in detail. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ III. Potential Response Options 1. What are the four major categories of response options to sea level rise? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Name 4 potential response options for coastal properties and areas within the potential inundation zone. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Explain what a rolling easement is. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Why is retreat an improbable response option in Worcester County? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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