Quiz on Tuvalu

What dilemma are young Tuvaluans like Getty facing?

• Choosing a career path

• Deciding between fighting on home soil or forsaking it

• Selecting a university

• Moving to another country

What did Tuvalu's foreign minister do a few years ago?

• Signed a peace treaty

• Made an impassioned speech waist deep in water

• Launched a new economic plan

• Visited the United Nations

What is the main theme of the document?

• Economic development

• Climate change and its impact on Tuvalu

• Technological advancements

• Cultural heritage

What is Tuvalu facing according to the text?

• Prosperity

• Oblivion

• Expansion

• Stability

What is Tuvalu forecasted to be among the first to do?

• Achieve economic growth

• Disappear due to climate change

• Develop new technology

• Increase population

What is the name of Tuvalu's main island?

• Vaitupu

• Nanumea

• Fongafale

• Nukufetau

What is the main concern for the people of Tuvalu?

• Economic development

• Disappearance of the country

• Political stability

• Cultural preservation

What is the main island of Tuvalu home to?

• Largest forest

• Capital city Funafuti

• Major airport

• Historical museum

What could make Tuvalu uninhabitable before the end of the century?

• Increased tourism

• Slowing down carbon emissions

• Rising sea levels

• Economic growth

What is the role of Tuvalu in discussions about climate change?

• A leader in technological innovation

• A symbol of sea level rise impact

• A model for economic growth

• A center for cultural exchange