Climate Change Is Altering Sea Levels Flashcards
Case Studies
What type of state is the Maldives?
Small Island Developing State
Which ocean is the Maldives in?
Indian
What is the height of the highest point of the country above sea level?
2.4 m
What physical features does the Maldives have?
White sand beaches
Coral reefs
How many tourists do they attract annually?
600,000+
Why does the Maldives have enhanced GHE?
Tourists come via long distance air flights or cruise ships
How much of the population live in Male the capital city?
One third
How many inhabited islands are there?
358
What event caused a struggle to their dependency on tourism?
2004 tsunami
What % did GDP fall by in 2005?
13%
What % did tourist arrivals fall by?
36%
What % of the population were displaced by the tsunami?
7%
How many injuries came from the tsunami?
1300
What is the recent detriment to tourism?
Covid 19
What is the population density like in Male?
104,000 people in under 6km
Male is one of the most densely populated places in the world. True or False?
True
How much is sea level expected to rise by in 2100?
500 mm
What % of land is expected to be lost by 2100?
77%
If sea level rose by 1m when would all land be inundated by?
2085
Where is housing and critical infrastructure located?
Along coastlines
2 international airlines are how far from the coastline?
50 m
There is a scarcity of what type of water?
Freshwater for drinking
What is a result of storm surges?
Periodic flooding
What is the long term plan for the Maldives?
To relocate the whole population to a new homeland
