Geography M3 Global Warming Jamaica & the Maldives

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What is global warming?


Global Warming and the Maldives


What is being done in the Maldives?


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At the end of this presentation you will be able to:

1.define global warming .

2.describe the consequences of global warming in Jamaica and the Maldives.

3.compare the consequences of global warming in Jamaica and the Maldives.

4.outline measures adopted by Jamaica and the Maldives to reduce the impact of global warming

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What is Global Warming?

Since the mid 1800s our emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other heat trapping gases have increased.

These gases act like a blanket, trapping heat and warming the Earth’s surface.

The more of these gases we release the thicker the blanket becomes.

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What is Global Warming?4

This heat-trapping blanket has warmed the Earth about 0.6 degree Celsius ( 1 degree F) during the last century.

The rise in global temperatures (global warming) is causing changes in our climate and ecosystems.








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The Maldives are a chain of about 1,200 tiny islands located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India.

The total land area of the Maldives is about 300 square kilometres with a population of about 36,000 persons.

Most of the islands were created on coral reefs and lie just above sea level. The highest point is about 2.4 metres above sea level.

More than 80 percent of the islands are less than 1 metre above sea level.

The main economic activity is tourism based on the Maldives dry climate, clear seas and sandy beaches. Fishing is also an important industry.








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Observe the picture of an island of the Maldives below and identify two possible effects that global warming may have on the island. In Slide Show view, type your response in the box below.

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1. The most serious effect of global warming would be rising sea levels. Some scientists think most of the country will be flooded by 2035.

2. Rising sea levels will increase beach erosion. There is evidence that the shapes of many of the islands have been changed by beach erosion.

3. An increase in the temperature of the sea water can lead to coral bleaching. When coral reefs are damaged and shrink in size the islands are more exposed to the erosive power of waves.

4. The fishing industry may also be affected. With a change in sea temperatures the fish stock may decrease as they migrate to other areas.

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Threats from the sea in the Maldives9

In a marine flood in 1987, the islands’ president was swept out to sea in his car.

Three islands had to be evacuated in 2005 due to the risk of flooding.

The tsunami of December 2004 caused US$ 100 million in damage on 53 islands and killed 82 people.

The majority of the population on the island of Kandholhudhoo have volunteered to evacuate their homes over the next 15 years as strong tides are now flooding their homes.








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What is being done in the Maldives?10

Describe what is taking place in the picture above.

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In 2009 the Prime Minister of the Maldives and members of his cabinet staged an underwater Cabinet meeting to highlight the threat of global warming.

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A three metre high sea wall is being constructed to protect the capital Male at a cost of US$63 million.

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1. Since 1997 the government has been building an artificial island, Hulhumale to become the country’s future capital.

2. The population is being encouraged to plant trees in order to stop beach erosion and to clean garbage from the coral reefs.

3. Environmental Science is being taught in schools and is given the same importance as mathematics to try to improve environmental awareness in the population.

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Jamaica is facing serious consequences and problems from global warming. These include:

1.An increase in the occurrence of tropical storms and hurricanes. When storm surges hit, the country stands to lose up to US$1,300 million in foreign exchange.








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Jamaica is facing serious consequences and problems from global warming.

2.Jamaica has seen an increase in coastal flooding caused by large storm surges. Communities like Portland Point have been abandoned.

3.Marine and coastal ecosystems are being threatened. Coral reefs are dying due to bleaching and coastal mangroves and wet lands are being destroyed.








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Jamaica is also facing a great threat from rising drought conditions especially in the summer months. This has led to water shortages in several parishes.

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What is being done in Jamaica?

• Signing The Kyoto agreement of 1997 which aims to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Encouraging the use of renewable energy such as wind and solar. Also promoting the use of solar water heaters in homes, businesses and hotels.

• Promoting the more efficient use of electricity in homes and businesses through public education campaigns.

• Promoting community based climate change initiative such as watershed and coastline protection.

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CONCLUSION

Watch the video at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4uRQvr0MBE

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QUIZ: Question 121

The Maldives is located in the

A. Caribbean sea off the coast of VenezuelaA. Caribbean sea off the coast of Venezuela

B. Indian Ocean of the coast of South AfricaB. Indian Ocean of the coast of South Africa

C. Pacific Ocean off the coast of AustraliaC. Pacific Ocean off the coast of Australia

D. Indian Ocean of the coast of IndiaD. Indian Ocean of the coast of India

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The Maldives is located in the Indian ocean off the coast of India.

The Maldives are a chain of about 1,200 tiny islands located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India.

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QUIZ: Question 223

The average height of the Maldives is

A. 5 metres above sea level A. 5 metres above sea level

D. 10 metres above sea level D. 10 metres above sea level

C. 100 metres above sea level C. 100 metres above sea level

B. 1 metre above sea levelB. 1 metre above sea level









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The average height of the Maldives is about 1 metre above sea level.

Most of the islands were created on coral reefs and lie just above sea level. The highest point is about 2.4 metres above sea level.

More than 80 percent of the islands are less than 1 metre above sea level.










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QUIZ: Question 325

The most important industries in the Maldives are

A. Offshore banking and real estate A. Offshore banking and real estate

D. Agriculture and constructionD. Agriculture and construction

B. Fishing and constructionB. Fishing and construction

C. Fishing and tourismC. Fishing and tourism









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The two most important activities in the Maldives are tourism and fishing.

The main economic activity is tourism based on the Maldives dry climate, clear seas and sandy beaches. Fishing is also an important industry.










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Quiz: Question 427

The country that emits the most greenhouse gases is

A. USAA. USA

D. IndiaD. India

C. United KingdomC. United Kingdom

B. ChinaB. China









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The countries that emits the most greenhouse gases is China.

China surpassed the US in 2006 as the country’s industrial sector increased its carbon emissions.










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QUIZ: Question 529

Climate change in the Caribbean has led to the

B. Improvement in crop yields B. Improvement in crop yields

D. Decline in natural disastersD. Decline in natural disasters

C. Reduction in respiratory illness in children C. Reduction in respiratory illness in children

A. Decline in coral reefsA. Decline in coral reefs









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Climate change in the Caribbean has led to the decline in coral reefs.

Marine and coastal ecosystems are being threatened in the Caribbean. Coral reefs are dying due to bleaching caused by the rise in the temperature of the sea water.

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