Modern Challenges and the ocean
What global issue is causing level rise?
Climate change (melting ice in the north and the south pole).
Amametama is a product for which atoll in RMI?
Julit atoll.
Which European country first colonized the Marshall Islands in the 19th century?
Germany
What is the TTPI and when was it formed and ended?
A1: TTPI was a UN Trust Territory in the Pacific under U.S. administration. It started in 1947 and ended in 1986.
What is Geography
Geography is the study of places, people, and the environment, and how they are connected.
How does climate change threaten Marshallese identity?
affect our land, economy culture and traditions.
What are atolls, and how were the Marshall Islands formed?
Atolls: Coral islands, volcanoes
Which country took control of the Marshall Islands after World War I?
Japan
Name two islands were members of TTPI and which country administered them?
A2: Members: Marshall Islands, Palau, Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae).
Administered by: United States of America.
What is a map, and what are the main types of maps?
A map is a drawing or representation of the Earth or a part of it, showing features such as land, water, cities, roads, and boundaries.
The main types of maps are:
Physical map – shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.
Political map – shows countries, states, cities, and boundaries.
Topographic map – shows elevation and landforms using contour lines.
Thematic map – shows specific information or themes, such as population, climate, or resources.
what happens of freshwater lenses when sea water rise?
salty and contaminated and unable to use.
Describe the traditional leadership system in the Marshall Islands (Iroij, Alap, and Dri
Jerbal).
Leadership: Iroij-chief, Alap-land, Dri Jerbal-community
Which country took control of the Marshall Islands after World War II?
The United States of America (USA).
Name three branches of Government.
1. Executive
2. Legislative
Judiciary
Name two factors contribute to change the Marshallese Culture
Why is ocean pollution dangerous to Marshallese life?
pollution will destroy the lives of the Marine species, like coral, fish, and also affect human health livelihood.
Describe two effects of climate change on the Marshall Islands.
Climate change: increase in Sea rise, unpredictable storms. increase in drough.
When did Christianity first come to the Marshall Islands?
Christianity first came to the Marshall Islands at Ailinglaplap Atoll in 1857 by Protestant missionaries."
When did the Marshall Islands gained independence?
May 1 1979
give two functions of the legislature/Nitijela
create law
approve the national budget
revoke or cancel the law
How can young RMI people help to protect the Ocean.
educate them reduce pollution
carry out of awareness
empower them to set cleaning campaign for the ocean.
Describe the location of the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean using compass directions and nearby countries.
Central Pacific, near Micronesia, Kiribati, and Hawaii
Coordinates: 7°–12° N, 162°–173° E
Why is Christianity important in the lives of Marshallese people?
Christianity guides their values, teaches kindness, strengthens families, and helps them make good choices in life.
B. Avoiding taxes
2. What does gender equality mean?
A. Men and women having the same physical strength
B. Equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources regardless of gender
C. Women being more powerful than men
D. Men dominating decision-making processes
B. Equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources regardless of gender