Coastal Cities' Issues

A. contain nearly half the world’s population.

B. include most of the world’s largest cities.

C. are growing twice as fast as other cities.

A. may bring pollution to the cities.

B. may reduce the land available for agriculture.

C. may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

A. There were not enough for them.

B. They were made of unsuitable materials.

C. They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

A. take measures to restore ecosystems

B. pay for a new flood prevention system

C. stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

A. greater coordination of activities

B. more sharing of information

C. agreement on shared policies