Sea level change Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the current rate of sea level change?
A
3.2mm per year
2
Q
What do the IPCC estimate sea level change will be by 2100 with low emissions?
A
0.44m
3
Q
What do the IPCC estimate sea level change will be in 2100 in the worst-case scenario?
A
1m
4
Q
What % of the world’s population live within 100km of the coast?
A
44%
5
Q
What has London built to ensure the city does not flood?
A
Thames Barrier
6
Q
The Thames barrier is having to be closed more frequently. In the 1990s the barrier was only created 35 times. Since 2000 how many times has the barrier been closed?
A
100
