EnvironmentalIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'sea level rise' and how does it affect Delaware coastal real estate?

AA temporary weather phenomenon with no long-term impact on property values
BThe ongoing rise in global sea levels due to climate changeCorrect
CA seasonal tidal variation that only affects Delaware's bay beaches
DA geological phenomenon limited to Delaware's northernmost coastal areas

Why The ongoing rise in global sea levels due to climate change Is Correct

Answer B: The ongoing rise in global sea levels due to climate change

Delaware is one of the most vulnerable states to sea level rise — much of its coastal and bay-front land is low-lying. DNREC's projections show significant sea level rise in coming decades.

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