- Alexandria is an Egyptian port city.
- Many old buildings are falling down.
- People see more damage near the coast.
- Rising sea levels hurt the soil.
- Salt in the ground weakens foundations.
- Unstable ground makes buildings unsafe.
- Other coastal cities may have problems too.
- People suggest natural and technical fixes.
Difficult words
- port — a town next to the sea where ships go
- coast — the land next to the sea
- rise — to move up to a higher levelRising
- soil — the top layer of the earth where plants grow
- weaken — to make something less strongweakens
- foundation — the base that holds up a buildingfoundations
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Discussion questions
- Do you live near the sea?
- Are there old buildings in your town?
- What can people do to protect buildings?
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