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What coastal plant help reduce erosion by holding soil with its roots?
Mangroves
What traditional practice involves using local materials to build homes?
Building with wood, bamboo, or local materials.
Building stronger houses helps protect which human system?
Shelter
Planting crops helps support which human system?
Food
What do people need fresh water for every day?
Drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
What coral reef benefit helps protect shorelines from strong waves?
Coral reefs break wave energy.
Why did island communities plant crops in different locations?
To reduce the risk of losing all food during storms.
Building stronger houses helps protect which human system?
Shelter
What human activity can damage food systems by harming fish habitats?
Pollution
What climate event can damage roads and bridges?
Flooding or storms.
What ecosystem adaptation can help reduce flooding during heavy rainfall?
Wetlands absorb excess water.
What traditional knowledge helps communities prepare for changing weather?
Observing nature and seasonal signs
What structure helps protect homes from coastal flooding?
Seawall
How do marine protected areas help food systems?
They allow fish populations to recover.
What adaptation helps communities store water during droughts?
Water storage tanks.
Why are mangroves important during storms?
They reduce wave damage and flooding.
How does traditional fishing help protect marine resources?
By avoiding overfishing and respecting fishing seasons.
Why should houses avoid being built in flood-prone areas?
To reduce damage from flooding.
Why is protecting forests important for fresh water?
Forests help keep water clean.
How can sea level rise affect transportation?
It can flood roads and ports.
Name two ecosystem adaptations that help Palau respond to climate change.
Mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, forest conservation.
Name two ways people can protect shelters from climate impacts.
Strong building designs, planting mangroves, seawalls, proper drainage.
Name two ways people can protect fresh water resources.
Protect forests, prevent pollution, conserve water, use storage tanks.
Name two ways communities can protect transportation systems.
Better drainage, stronger roads, elevated roads, coastal protection.
Why is proper drainage important near roads?
It reduces flooding damage.