12 Questions
What is the main reason why the island of Shishmaref is getting smaller?
Warmer sea temperature causing ice to melt
Why are the people of Shishmaref afraid for their houses?
The sea is encroaching on the village due to rising sea levels
What is the estimated timeframe for the island of Shishmaref to disappear completely?
In about 20 years
Why does the island nation of Kiribati want to buy land in Fiji?
To provide a new home for its citizens when Kiribati is submerged
Why is it difficult for Shishmaref to relocate to a new location?
It will cost millions of dollars, but the village lacks funds
What factor contributes to the vulnerability of many islands worldwide to rising sea levels?
Global warming leading to melting ice and rising seas
What is the main concern related to plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Plastic bottles and bags take a long time to decompose, releasing harmful chemicals into the water.
What is a significant environmental consequence of plastic breaking down in the ocean?
Chemicals from plastic can contaminate the water and harm marine life.
How does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch affect fish living in the Pacific Ocean?
Fish consume chemicals from broken down plastics, causing health issues for both fish and humans.
What action is suggested in the text to mitigate the issue of plastic pollution in oceans?
Increasing efforts to clean up oceans and reduce plastic usage.
Why are plastic bottles and bags mentioned specifically as problematic in the Garbage Patch?
They take a long time to decompose and release harmful chemicals into the water.
How can the chemicals from broken down plastics affect humans?
By causing health issues if humans consume fish contaminated with these chemicals.
Learn about the challenges faced by the residents of Shishmaref, a village in Alaska, as they consider relocating due to the shrinking island caused by warmer sea temperatures and melting ice. Understand the implications of climate change on coastal communities.
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