Understanding Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Human Geography
Explore the financial impacts of sea level rise on human geography through a real-world scenario at Patti Sunshine’s Beach Umbrella Rental. Calculate the decrease in available spots on the beach, the loss in daily income, the percentage of income affected, and the increase needed in umbrella rental prices to recover lost income.
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Linking Geography with Math and Science Lessons 7-8: Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Human Geography, and Calculating Financial Impacts
Patti Sunshines Beach Umbrella Rental Each umbrella requires 9 square feet. How long is each side of the square? Each umbrella rents for $10 a day How many spots (squares) of 9 square feet are currently available on the beach? How much money does she make each day?
After Sea Level Rise How many fewer spots (squares) are there on the beach? How much less money does Patti now make each day? What percentage of her daily income has Patti ? How much more would she need to charge per umbrella to regain her lost income?
