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Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first sentence (S1) is in the correct order, the sentences below it are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. S1. Cities are often blamed to be the main culprits of climate change. A. Most of the present day mega cities developed near rivers and oceans for the purpose of connectivity and easy transportation. B. While increasing global temperatures are leading to newer kinds of climate risks, they are also increasing the severity, impact and frequency of atmospheric, hydro-meteorological hazards. C. Being hubs of large populations, industry, transport, etc., cities have very high energy use and, as a result, GHG emissions. D. However, this historical geographic advantage is exacerbating the vulnerability of these urban to sea level rise, flooding, storm surges and hurricanes.