A coastal city implements a plan to build sea walls and elevate buildings in…
2025
A coastal city implements a plan to build sea walls and elevate buildings in response to rising sea levels.
This action primarily falls under which category of climate change response?
- A.
Climate Change Mitigation.
- B.
Carbon Sequestration.
- C.
Geoengineering
- D.
Climate Change Adaptation.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Building sea walls and elevating buildings are adjustments to reduce harm from rising sea levels. That is climate change adaptation, not mitigation or carbon sequestration.