Below are 4 different scenarios that involve shifts in populations. Your job is to read each scenario and complete the list questions (a – c) for each scenario. Scenario #7: In the large city of New Yonkers, a highly contagious disease has broken out among residents. Scientists are unsure of how the disease spreads, but they believe it may be an airborne-virus. The virus is extremely deadly and so far, there is no cure.

How might the population level in New Yonkers be affected as a result of the deadly virus?
What types of challenges might the city, and surrounding cities, face as a result of the shift in their populations?
What sort of solutions could the cities implement to address the potential challenges?

Scenario #8: The small island country of Monroe is being impacted by rising sea levels. Each year, the sea erodes more shoreline, there is widespread flooding during minor storms, and homes are ruined constantly by the frequent flood waters.

How might the population level in Monroe, and neighboring countries, be affected as a result of the rising sea levels?
What types of challenges might each country face as a result of the shift in their population?
What sort of solutions could each country implement to address the potential challenges?

Scenario #9: The large desert city of Carson is home to a million residents. Since its founding, the city has provided water to its residents through underwater reservoirs and large tanks that catch and collect rainwater. However, in recent years, the city has experienced frequent droughts.

What types of challenges might the city face as a result of their droughts?
How might their population be affected?
What sort of solutions could the city implement to address the problems caused by the droughts and potential shifts in the population?

Scenario #10: Hurricanes used to be an unusual occurrence in the coastal town of Jackson. In the last 10 years, the town has been hit by hurricanes 4 times, each time experiencing significant damage and destruction.

What types of challenges might the town face as a result of the hurricanes?
How might their population be affected?
What sort of solutions could the town implement to address the problems caused by the hurricanes and potential shifts in the population?