Impact of Climate Change on the Maldives

What ocean is the Maldives found in?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Southern

The capital city of the Maldives is Male.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a major industry in the Maldives?

• Oil & Coal

• Car Manufacturing

• Textiles

• Tourism

The Maldives are only responsible for 0.0014% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.

• True

• False

The highest point on the Maldives is 2.4m above sea level. Which impact of climate change does this make it vulnerable to?

• Drought

• Sea Level Rise

• Desertification

• Increased tropical storms

What country is the Maldives planning to purchase land from if they are forced to evacuate the islands?

• The United Kingdom

• The Russian Federation

• Australia

• India

How have hotels on the island begun to adapt to rising sea levels?

• Life jackets in every hotel room.

• Hotel rooms built on stilts.

• Growing their own food to reduce carbon footprint.

• Air conditioning systems using sea water to reduce carbon footprint.

Which of the strategies below has the Maldives NOT used to prepare for sea level rise?

• Building Sea Walls

• Land Reclamation

• Creating New Islands

• Carbon Sequestration

Which of the world cities below is NOT threatened by sea level rise?

• London

• Mumbai

• Male

• Timbuktu

The greenhouse effect is beneficial as it helps to sustain life on earth by naturally trapping heat in the atmosphere. 

• False
• True