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Constructing sea walls and raising structures in a coastal area against sea-level rise mainly exemplifies:

1. Climate Change Mitigation
2. Carbon Sequestration
3. Geoengineering
4. Climate Change Adaptation

Correct answer: Climate Change Adaptation

Solution

Climate change adaptation refers to adjustments made to reduce vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Sea walls and raised structures help coastal areas cope with sea-level rise, so they are adaptation measures.

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