Quiz on Sea Level Rise and Its Impact on Tuvalu

What is the primary challenge faced by the island nation of Tuvalu?

• Deforestation

• Sea level rise

• Air pollution

• Overpopulation

By how much have sea levels risen in the Pacific between 1992 and 2017?

• 1-2 mm a year

• 3-5 mm a year

• 6-8 mm a year

• 9-10 mm a year

What is the expected sea level rise by 2300 under a high emissions scenario?

• 1m

• 2m

• 3m

• 4m

What percentage of the Tuvaluan population is anticipated to experience coastal flooding by 2100?

• 50%

• 63%

• 75%

• 80%

What is the elevation of the majority of Tuvalu's islands?

• Under 1 meter

• Under 2 meters

• Under 3 meters

• Under 4 meters

What has been the increase in sea temperature since 1940?

• 0.29 deg C

• 0.49 deg C

• 0.69 deg C

• 0.89 deg C

What is a significant threat to the local population if the runway is inundated?

• Loss of tourism

• Isolation of the island

• Decrease in fish population

• Increase in air pollution

What is a potential consequence of saltwater intrusion into the soil?

• Improved agricultural yield

• Breach of the freshwater reservoir

• Increase in biodiversity

• Decrease in sea level

What has already been destroyed in Tuvalu due to sea level rise?

• Forests

• Roads

• Beach areas with homes

• Schools

What is the anticipated impact on biodiversity in Tuvalu?

• Increase in species

• No change

• Decline in biodiversity

• New species introduction