Shishmaref Village Relocation Issue in Alaska
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What is the main reason why the island of Shishmaref is getting smaller?

  • Excessive rainfall eroding the land
  • Strong winds blowing away land mass
  • Warmer sea temperature causing ice to melt (correct)
  • Volcanic activity undermining the island

Why are the people of Shishmaref afraid for their houses?

  • The government is planning to relocate the village
  • The island is prone to volcanic eruptions
  • The sea is encroaching on the village due to rising sea levels (correct)
  • The village is experiencing severe earthquakes

What is the estimated timeframe for the island of Shishmaref to disappear completely?

  • In about 50 years
  • In about 100 years
  • In about 20 years (correct)
  • In about 10 years

Why does the island nation of Kiribati want to buy land in Fiji?

<p>To provide a new home for its citizens when Kiribati is submerged (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult for Shishmaref to relocate to a new location?

<p>It will cost millions of dollars, but the village lacks funds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the vulnerability of many islands worldwide to rising sea levels?

<p>Global warming leading to melting ice and rising seas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern related to plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

<p>Plastic bottles and bags take a long time to decompose, releasing harmful chemicals into the water. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant environmental consequence of plastic breaking down in the ocean?

<p>Chemicals from plastic can contaminate the water and harm marine life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch affect fish living in the Pacific Ocean?

<p>Fish consume chemicals from broken down plastics, causing health issues for both fish and humans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action is suggested in the text to mitigate the issue of plastic pollution in oceans?

<p>Increasing efforts to clean up oceans and reduce plastic usage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are plastic bottles and bags mentioned specifically as problematic in the Garbage Patch?

<p>They take a long time to decompose and release harmful chemicals into the water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the chemicals from broken down plastics affect humans?

<p>By causing health issues if humans consume fish contaminated with these chemicals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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