South Korea to build the world’s first floating city

A historic deal was signed to build the world's first floating city on the coast of Busan, South Korea, with support from the UN and Oceanics. The city aims to combat rising sea levels and will feature hexagonal platforms with a limestone coating, making it resilient to Category 5 hurricanes and flood-proof. It will be self-sufficient, producing its own food, energy, and water, with aquaculture systems for seafood and aquaponics for plant fertilization.

What is the primary reason for building the floating city in Busan?

• To develop a new type of transportation

• To create a new form of entertainment

• To address the threat of rising sea levels

• To promote tourism in South Korea

What shape are the platforms that make up the floating city?

• Triangular

• Square

• Circular

• Hexagonal

Which natural disaster is the floating city designed to withstand?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

• Category 5 hurricanes

How does the floating city plan to produce its own food?

• By relying on food donations

• Using aquaponic systems

• Through traditional farming methods

• By importing food from nearby cities

What is one of the uses for the cages underneath the platforms?

• Holding fresh water reserves

• Housing marine life like scallops and kelp

• Providing shelter for residents

• Storing construction materials