Which of the following is a method of adaptation to climate change?

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When evaluating methods related to climate change, it helps to separate adaptation from other strategies like mitigation or geoengineering.
Option 1: Afforestation. While planting trees can contribute to climate goals, it is often categorized primarily as a mitigation measure because it increases carbon sequestration. In some contexts it also aids adaptation (e.g., reducing erosion), but the question asks for a method of adaptation, and this option is more about reducing future CO2 concentrations than directly preparing for or adjusting to climate impacts.
Option 2: Constructing flood defences to manage increased rainfall and flooding. This directly addresses the anticipated changes in hydrology, such as more intense rainfall and higher flood risk, by enhancing protective infrastructure and resilience. It is a classic example of adaptation, aimed at reducing vulnerability to climate impacts.
Option 3: Stratospheric Aerosol Injection. This is a form of geoengineering, an intervention at the planetary scale intended to modify climate system behavior. It is not an adaptation strategy; it attempts to alter climate forcing rather than adjust local systems to existing or expected changes.
Option 4: Expanding the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in industrial applications. This would worsen ozone depletion and climate-related problems; it is neither a beneficial adaptation nor a suggested mitigation strategy today, and it runs counter to environmental protection goals.
In summary, Option 2 directly embodies adaptation by building defenses to cope with climate-induced hazards, whereas the other options either fall into mitigation, geoengineering, or harmful practices that do not constitute adaptation.

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