Coastal Zone: Flooding Maldives Flashcards
1
Q
Social issues?
A
Deaths
Loss of homes
Freshwater issues
2
Q
Economic issues?
A
Tourism destroyed 2 billion dollars
Expense of damage
Farmland ruined
3
Q
Environmental issues?
A
Salt kills ecosystems
Land lost
Fishing decreased
4
Q
Political issues?
A
Asked Japan for $60 million for defences
Pressure for them to solve problem
5
Q
Facts?
A
80% land below 1m Will be gone in 50-60 years Population of 300,000 Soil only 20cm deep Caused by global warming and ice melt
