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The video discusses the impact of coastal erosion, highlighting a building deemed uninhabitable due to storms. Residents are seeking full compensation for their properties, while a seaside resort is taking measures to combat erosion. Climate change is accelerating the process, leading to significant coastline loss. Urban planners are urged to anticipate future challenges and develop strategies to mitigate the effects of erosion.

What was the main consequence of the recent storms on the coastal buildings?

• The buildings were expanded.

• The buildings were deemed uninhabitable.

• The buildings were sold.

• The buildings were painted.

What are the residents fighting for in terms of compensation?

• Compensation for double the property's value.

• Full compensation for their property's value.

• No compensation at all.

• Compensation for only a quarter of the property's value.

What strategy is the seaside resort of Lucknow using to combat erosion?

• Heaping sand back onto the beach.

• Building new structures.

• Planting more trees.

• Constructing a seawall.

How much coastline is lost annually in the most affected areas?

• 1 to 2 meters

• 3 to 5 meters

• 6 to 8 meters

• 9 to 10 meters

What is the suggested approach for urban planners in response to coastal erosion?

• Plan one step ahead of the waterline.

• Wait for the erosion to stop.

• Plan two or three steps ahead of the waterline.

• Ignore the problem.