공통영어2 지학 신상근 3과 본문 빈칸 문제

Global warming has been progressing much faster than scientists originally predicted, and warming temperatures are ____ sea levels to rise at a faster rate than ever recorded around the world.

Rising sea levels have already had a ____ impact in many places, especially in low-lying countries in the South Pacific.

For example, scientists predict that ____ Pacific island nation of Kiribati will have disappeared under rising sea levels by the end of this century.

This is a problem not just for the South Pacific ____

Coastal and low-lying ____ worldwide are at risk of disappearing from the world map before the 21st century ends.

Global warming is causing global sea levels to rise in two ____

____ first factor is the melting of land ice — glaciers and ice sheets.

The enormous bodies of ice cover huge land areas like Greenland and Antarctica, and they hold large amounts of ____ water.

As they ____ the water flows into the ocean.

This causes ____ levels to rise.

The second ____ is the expansion of water.

When water gets warmer, it naturally expands, ____ this includes the water in the oceans.

Since the oceans absorb more than 90% of the excess heat ____ by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, they continuously warm up and accordingly seawater expands.

This increased volume of water occupies ____ space in the oceans, which causes a rise in sea level.

This process occurs ____ and steadily, and expanding water is estimated to account for about 30% of the sea level rise observed in the past century.

Over the period ____ sea levels rose by 0.2m.

Sea levels could potentially rise between about 0.38m ____ 0.77m higher by 2100, depending on the different levels of greenhouse gas emissions.

If the current trend continues, ____ of people are expected to be affected by global sea level rise by 2100.

____ Do Sea Levels Matter?

When sea levels rise, there will likely be ____ frequent and serious flooding along the coasts.

This can cause ____ damage in coastal and low-lying regions.

Some villages ____ even whole cities could end up under water.

This means that millions of people could lose their homes, ____ and connections to their communities.

Industries such as tourism and fishing may also suffer due to the ____ of coastal areas.

Rising sea levels are ____ concern not just for coastal areas.

____ and more dangerous storms can form when the sea levels are higher.

They ____ more slowly and drop more rain, and thus can cause more destruction to not only coastal regions but also to the areas farther from the coast.

Moreover, higher sea levels can also ____ salt water go into sources of fresh water.

This ____ water will be unsuitable for drinking or growing crops.

The flooding of coastal areas also harms the variety of plants ____ animals there, as many species can't survive in deeper water or saltier conditions.

Sea level rise is a reality ____ have to face.

What can we do to reduce ____ damage and prepare for what comes?

Various approaches have been proposed ____ and put into action to address rising sea levels.

These ____ building sea walls and better drainage systems to prevent flooding.

Another solution is to raise buildings above flood level or ____ structures that can float on water.

Preserving and protecting wetlands and mangroves can also reduce the risk of flooding since ____ absorb water during heavy rains or storms.

____ individuals, we can also play a part in dealing with sea level rise by reducing our carbon footprint.

Such efforts may include ____ biking, and using public transportation.

Using ____ electronic devices can also be part of such efforts.

Supporting organizations that work to protect the ocean environments is another way we can make ____ difference.

Furthermore, many people are still ____ of the risks of sea level rise.

One of the most effective and efficient steps we can take ____ to raise awareness about the risks.

By raising awareness, we can help others join ____ fight against global warming.

It's time to raise our voices, not our ____ levels.