1. explain the major causes of hurricane from formation off the coast of africa to landfall in the united

states or Caribbean.

2. many scientist are saying that hurricane sandy was in part, influenced and made more serious due to

climate change and the warming from the atmosphere from the burning of fuels. on what evidence are they

basing their arguments? in your opinion and based on your research , to what extent is this claim valid?

3. find out if new york city has a plan in place to adapt to climate change.if so, will it be able to cope

with the expected changes to sea-level and storm surges?

4. some politicians and scientists are saying that new york must build sea defense such as movable sea

gates. find out if there are any plans to di this , how much it might cost and weather is likely to work.

5, other scientists are saying that, rather than build sea walls, NYC could be made more resistant to

climate change through more natural and ecological means. find out what this means, if there are any plans

in place to do this and weather it is likely to work.

6. find out the predicted cost of clean up from hurricane sandy and compare it to any cost you find

associated with answers to questions 5 and 6. give your opinion on what new york city should do to protect

itself from future hurricanes, such as sandy.