EQ3- Rising sea levels Kiribati Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Kiribati Islands?
A
-It is a small island nation made of lots of islands.
-Found in central pacific ocean.
-The height above sea level of these island are approx 2m per year.
2
Q
What is going on at Kiribati?
A
-Sea levels are rising here at a rate of 1.2 cm per year
-Climate scientists say Kiribati can be wiped off the map within the next 70 years as global warming worsens.
3
Q
What are the impacts of rising sea levels at kiribati?
A
-Homes are being washed away
-Businesses are being flooded and washed away
-People are becoming displaced
