The Maldives Sea level Rise

Question 0

What are the causes of rising sea levels ?

Answer 0

• melting ice caps

- thermal expansion

Question 1

What are the Maldives ?

Answer 1

They are a group of small islands just off Sri Lanka. They are the lowest country in the world it’s highest point is 2.4m. Tourism contributes 30% of their GDP

Question 2

How much money will they lose if they lose the tourism industry?

Answer 2

$600 million

Question 3

What will also be lost ? ( economically )

Answer 3

• the fishing industry
• houses have been damaged by storm surges
• the can’t afford sea defences and if they do get them it will decrease the amount of tourists as won’t look as nice .

Question 4

How many people will have to leave their homes ?

Answer 4

400,000