The Madlives Flashcards
1
Q
What is the population?
A
300,000
2
Q
Economic impacts of sea level rise?
A
Loss of tourism/income and disrupting the fishing industry.
3
Q
Social impacts of sea level rise?
A
Houses damaged or destroyed, causing homelessness and less freshwater available as it gets polluted by sea water.
4
Q
Environmental impacts of sea level rise?
A
Loss of beaches, habitats destroyed and coastal floods are washing away the soil.
5
Q
What is the problem in the Maldives?
A
Sea level rise and coastal flooding.
6
Q
Where is it located?
A
A group of islands in the Indian Ocean.
