2.10 - Guinea Flashcards
1
Q
Predicted SLR by 2100
A
1 metre
2
Q
What do residents do to mangroves
A
Deforest them to burn for fuel and to smoke fish
3
Q
Why is diamond mining bad
A
Gravel extracted from rivers for diamonds, but not returned
Less sediment transported to coastline
4
Q
How do housing needs worsen erosion?
A
Extract sand from river for housing
Not transported to the coastline
5
Q
Why is the coast further at risk?
A
Urbanisation is high there
Tourism, fishing, commerce
