Why is the Mekong Delta especially at risk from rising sea levels?
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Correct answer: C. It is low, flat and only slightly above sea level
- Step 1: Most of the delta lies within a few metres of sea level, so seawater intrudes. Answer: It is low, flat and only slightly above sea level. Why not the others: The other statements do not describe it.
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