About _____ Percent of the Human Population Lives near the Coast

Question

About _____ percent of the human population lives near the coast. This makes the coasts _____.
A)50; vulnerable to disruption by humans
B)30; vulnerable to erosion by wave action
C)80; more stable due to foundations from buildings
D)20; more stable due to the addition of sand for recreational purposes

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50% of the human population lives near the coast, making these areas vulnerable to disruption by human activities such as development, pollution, and resource exploitation.