Impact of Climate Change on Island Disappearance

What is the average global sea level rise rate per year?

• 3.5 millimeters

• 1.5 millimeters

• 5 millimeters

• 7 millimeters

What was Dr. Simon Talbot's initial research focus when he first came to the Solomon Islands?

• Impact of climate change on sea levels

• Impact of logging runoff on coral reefs

• Disappearing islands

• Historical wartime photos

How much of Sodor Mo Island has been lost to sea level rise since 2002?

• Three quarters

• Half

• One third

• One quarter

What is the estimated sea level rise globally over the next century?

• 0.5 meters

• 1 meter

• 1.5 meters

• 2 meters

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the main reason for the rapid beach erosion affecting the Hawksbill turtle nesting sites?

• Pollution

• Rising sea levels

• Increased human activity

• Overfishing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How many islands have either partially sunk or disappeared altogether according to Simon's study?

• 15

• 11

• 10

• 5

What is the primary livelihood of the people living on the seaweed islands?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Selling dried seaweed

What is the main challenge faced by the residents of the seaweed islands?

• Limited education

• Poor healthcare

• Rising sea levels

• Lack of fresh water

What is the significance of the An of an island group?

• It is a major fishing hub

• It is a major tourist destination

• It is the first and only National Park in the Solomon Islands

• It is the largest island in the Solomons

What is the main message conveyed by the video regarding climate change?

• Climate change is not a serious issue

• Climate change is a natural cycle

• Immediate global action is needed to address climate change

• Climate change only affects small islands

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5