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The rising sea levels are a serious concern for coastal cities.

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Sentence

Narrator

The rising sea levels are a serious concern for coastal cities.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

We need to address the rising sea levels; it's a serious concern for coastal cities.

Describing Habits

Coastal city planners constantly monitor the rising sea levels, a major concern for their communities.

Asking About Others

Are rising sea levels a concern for your coastal community?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If sea levels continue to rise, coastal cities will face severe consequences.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The elevation of sea levels poses a significant threat to coastal urban areas.

Casual

Rising sea levels are a big problem for cities by the coast.

Simpler English

The ocean is getting higher, which is bad for cities on the coast.

Phrases to learn

rising sea levels

The gradual increase in the average height of the ocean's surface.

serious concern

A significant worry or apprehension.