- Many buildings in Alexandria, Egypt are falling down.
- This happens more often now than before.
- Over 280 buildings collapsed in the last 20 years.
- Climate change is causing problems for cities near water.
- Sea levels are rising and the coast is eroding.
- These issues may happen in other cities too.
Difficult words
- building — A structure for people to live or work.buildings
- collapse — To fall down suddenly.collapsed
- coast — The land next to the sea.
- problem — A difficult situation that needs a solution.problems
- rise — To move upward or increase.rising
- water — The clear liquid we drink and see in oceans.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think can be done about falling buildings?
- Have you seen any buildings that need repair?
- How does climate change affect cities?
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