Which statement correctly assesses a way in which African countries can reduce the harmful impact that they experience from climate change? (1 point)

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African countries should encourage migration because moving away from climate-related disasters would allow people to avoid experiencing any negative effects from them.
African countries should encourage migration because moving away from climate-related disasters would allow people to avoid experiencing any negative effects from them.

Governments can shift money away from efforts to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, because climate change will reduce mosquito populations, and instead use that money to guard against new diseases such as COVID-19.
Governments can shift money away from efforts to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, because climate change will reduce mosquito populations, and instead use that money to guard against new diseases such as COVID-19.

Governments can invest in seawalls and protect mangrove swamps to help prevent coastal flooding and erosion from rising sea levels.
Governments can invest in seawalls and protect mangrove swamps to help prevent coastal flooding and erosion from rising sea levels.

Investing in their own solar power industries is a cheap and easy way that African governments can reduce greenhouse gas emission without needing to rely on foreign investment.

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The statement that correctly assesses a way in which African countries can reduce the harmful impact they experience from climate change is:

"Governments can invest in seawalls and protect mangrove swamps to help prevent coastal flooding and erosion from rising sea levels."

This option focuses on proactive measures to mitigate specific climate impacts, such as coastal flooding and erosion, which are significant concerns for many African countries vulnerable to rising sea levels.