Sea level change will have its greatest impact on coastal areas that are___________ .

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Passive continental margins like the eastern U.S. and southern India have low-lying coastal areas and are vulnerable to inundation and flooding due to sea level rise. Volcanic islands (A) can also be impacted, but they are generally smaller and more isolated. Active continental margins (C) and subduction zones (D) are typically more mountainous and have higher elevations, and may not experience the same level of impact from sea level rise as passive continental margins.

Sea Level Change Will Have Its Greatest Impact on Coastal