The unit discusses Venice, Italy, as a city having problems with rising sea levels. Where else would rising levels be a problem?

japan

Explanation:

MILAN, Italy —  The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.

Water levels reached 74 inches Tuesday, the second-highest level ever recorded in the city and 2½ inches less than the historic 1966 flood. Another wave of exceptionally high water followed Wednesday.

recent improvements in technology/telecommunication/internet have increased the pace of globalization.

explanation:

recent improvements in technology have enhanced the pace of globalization. it is not difficult to recognize that technology has created the human race one big issue. there are several aspects to technology but they all serve to meet us the further. i can beat and be friends with a fellow, thousands of miles away. technology has also bridged the knowledge gap and has presented for the ready transfer of ideas and values.

answer; no longer than a reasonable period of time;