Islands at risk from rising sea levels

Question 1

Which island is particularly at risk because of rising sea levels?

Answer 1

-The Maldives

Question 2

Why are the maldives at risk?

Answer 2

• the highest point is 2.3m above sea level. rising sea levels means that 77% of land area is lost

Question 3

What have they done to minimise this?

Answer 3

• 3m high sea wall around capital city island male

- hulhumale island built, artificial island 1m higher than male