What makes New Orleans particularly vulnerable to climate change?

Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation

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Its location above sea level
Its high population density
Half of the city is below sea level
Its lack of infrastructure
2.
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Which group was identified as particularly vulnerable during Hurricane Katrina?
Young children
Business owners
Elderly and female-headed households
Tourists
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one adaptation strategy used in New Orleans to combat storm surges?
Creating artificial lakes
Raising infrastructure like the I-10 twin spans
Building underground shelters
Installing wind turbines
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant barrier to evacuation during Hurricane Katrina?
Communication breakdowns
Lack of food supplies
Inability to take pets to shelters
Closed roads
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Chicago respond to the 1995 heatwave to mitigate future heat impacts?
By increasing air conditioning in public transport
By building more skyscrapers
By creating cooling centers and green roofs
By banning outdoor activities during summer
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What percentage of Ethiopia's population relies on rainfall for their livelihood?
50%
60%
70%
80%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major concern for airports due to rising sea levels?
Increased air traffic
Lack of parking space
Noise pollution
Flooding of runways
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