Coastal Hazards in the Maldives

What is the population of the Maldives?

• 200,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 600,000

What is the highest point in the Maldives?

• 10 meters above sea level

• 5 meters above sea level

• 2.4 meters above sea level

• 1 meter above sea level

What is the main industry in the Maldives?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

• Mining

What percentage of the Maldives' GDP is generated by tourism?

• 21%

• 15%

• 30%

• 10%

What is the main exported fish from the Maldives?

• Salmon

• Tuna

• Cod

• Mackerel

What caused damage to the coral reefs in the Maldives?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic activity

• Overfishing

• Increased waste and pollution

What is one of the main causes of severe beach erosion in the Maldives?

• Seasonal rains

• Coral bleaching

• Coastal developments

• Rising sea levels

What natural disaster hit the Maldives in 2004?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

What is the purpose of the sea walls in the Maldives?

• To generate electricity

• To create artificial reefs

• To provide a barrier for fishing

• To protect against erosion

What is the main purpose of the Maldives floating city?

• To generate renewable energy

• To protect the coral reefs

• To attract more tourists

• To provide a safe place to live