2007-05-21 11:19:33 · 4 answers · asked by kikayrakista 1 in Environment ➔ Global Warming
The Maldives are already seeing the consequences of global warming due to an increase in sea levels. The increases are very small - only about 3mm a year but the Maldives are virtually at sea level. The average altitude of the Maldives is a mere 800mm so even a small rise in sea levels results in a significant shrinking of the islands.
The plants (of which there are many) and animals (of which there aren't many) will, in time, be submerged.
Some of the lowest lying islands have already been lost, the others are being lost right now. In time the Maldives, like other island groups, may have to be permenantly evacuated.
2007-05-21 12:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the planet's temperatures rise, some plants and animals are forced to adapt to changes in the climate. Others- those that can't adapt- will die out altogether.
2007-05-21 11:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by Andrea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that every time a species is knock out of the chain of life the closer we are to causing our own mortality.
I think the best way to help is education. Figure out how things work ....cause and effect.
Take care.
2007-05-21 11:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by The Nanster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything within 20' of sea level will drown. Unless they can tread water.
2007-05-21 11:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋