Tuvalu Flashcards

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1
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what is sea level rise like in Tuvalu

A

5 mm/year

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2
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whats the highest point above sea level at Tuvalu

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4.6m

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3
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what was the impact on tourism in Tuvalu

A

ocean acidification damaged marine life and the coral reef

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4
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what was the impact on infrastructure in Tuvalu

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surrounded by water so increased extreme weather and storm surges damages infrastructure

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5
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where do people from Tuvalu move to

A

New Zealand

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whats the impact of climate change on tourism in the Maldives

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60% loss of tourism

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when will all of the Maldives be inundated

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2085

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8
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what % of Maldives GDP relies on tourism

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around 70%

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