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Cities harness nature in the fight against flooding
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Define the concept of a “sponge city” and provide an example from the article
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Identify two ways in which rising sea levels threaten coastal cities
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Describe how mangroves contribute to flood protection and urban resilience
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Explain two reasons why informal settlements are more vulnerable to flooding than other urban areas
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Compare the effectiveness of green infrastructure and traditional flood prevention methods in urban environments
Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com