The Maldives Sea level Rise Flashcards
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Q
What are the causes of rising sea levels ?
A
- melting ice caps
- thermal expansion
1
Q
What are the Maldives ?
A
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
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Q
How much money will they lose if they lose the tourism industry?
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$600 million
3
Q
What will also be lost ? ( economically )
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- 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 .
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Q
How many people will have to leave their homes ?
A
400,000
