Growth on the Coast: Exploring Changes in Population and the Potential Impact of Natural Hazards

Growth on the Coast: Exploring Changes in Population and the Potential Impact of Natural Hazards

This 5-Minute Challenge Warm-Up Activity has students explore the changes in population of the 25 most populous Atlantic and Gulf Coastline counties from 2000 to 2019 and identify areas with the smallest and largest growth. Students will also consider the risks associated with living along the coast.

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