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The Maldives- Case study (^)
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- 1How many islands are in the Maldives Island chain?1192 islands.
- 2Where is the Maldives?They are located south-west of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean.
- 3What is special about the Maldives?It is the lowest lying country on earth. Its highest point is 4 metres.
- 4State the population of the Maldives.The Maldives has a population of 375,000.
- 5Why will the Maldives be particularly affected by sea level change?Because 0.5-1 metres of sea level rise will submerged its islands.
This may happen by 2100. - 6What are the impacts of sea level change in the Maldives?Many people could loose their homes
Coral reefs are dying due to increased temperatures.
Sea turtles have lost their breeding grounds due to increased erosion.
(poses political difficulties.) - 7What mitigation mesures are being used to maintain the environment?Sea turtle breeding centres are being set up to replenish the population.
Artificial coral reefs built from steel rods are being used to replace dying natural reefs. - 8What adaptation measures are being used?Sand is being deposited back on the beaches to combat erosion.
The island of Hulhumale is being built 2 metres above sea level. - 9In the worst case scenario, what adaptation measure has been suggested?Relocating the Maldivian population to Australia.
- 10Define the term 'mitigation' in the context of climate change.Mitigation refers to policies which are designed to delay, reduce or prevent climate change caused by global warming.
- 11Define adaptation in the context of climate change.Adaptation refers to policies which are designed to reduce the EXISTING impacts of global warming.
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