Rising Sea Level

What is the main problem faced by Tuvalu?

• C. Political instability

• A. Rising temperatures

• D. Overpopulation

• B. Lack of natural resources

What is the highest point of Tuvalu like?

• A. Very high above sea level

• B. Just above sea level

• C. Below sea level

• D. Varies depending on the island

What is causing flooding on Tuvalu's islands?

• D. Earthquakes

• C. King tides and low elevation

• B. Melting glaciers

• A. Heavy rainfall

What is the government's plan to save some of the islands?

• B. Construct a seawall and stronger housing

• D. Create artificial islands

• A. Build a space station

• C. Plant more trees

What is causing the fish in Tuvalu to have toxins?

• D. Oil spills

• C. Bleached coral reefs and higher water temperatures

• B. Overfishing

• A. Pollution from industrial waste

What is the main reason for the melting of glaciers?

• A. Natural erosion

• B. Human activities

• D. Climate change

• C. Volcanic activity

What is the currency used in Tuvalu?

• D. British Pound

• B. US Dollar

• C. Australian Dollar

• A. Euro

What is the main source of illness for Tuvaluans related to climate?

• A. Contaminated water

• B. Air pollution

• D. Lack of medical facilities

• C. Toxins from fish due to higher water temperatures

What is the estimated cost of the government's plan to save some of the islands?

• C. $300 million

• D. $400 million

• B. $200 million

• A. $100 million

What is the main concern of Tuvaluans regarding their islands?

• C. Sinking of the islands

• B. Political conflict

• A. Economic instability

• D. Overpopulation