Tuvalu: An island nation
I can describe aspects of the physical and human geography of Tuvalu.
Tuvalu: An island nation
I can describe aspects of the physical and human geography of Tuvalu.
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Key learning points
- Tuvalu is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with 9 main islands including some atolls.
- Some of the islands are made from coral, seawater bubbles up through the coral causing flooding.
- Many Tuvaluans rely on subsistence farming, the saltwater is poisoning the soil.
- Tuvalu experiences drought and water scarcity due to lack of natural freshwater.
Keywords
Island nation - a country that does not share any land borders with other countries
Coral (reef) - tiny marine organisms that accumulate to form coral reefs in tropical waters
Atoll - a type of coral reef shaped like a ring with a water body in the middle
Lagoon - the body of water in the middle of an atoll
Subsistence farming - farming that is done to feed oneself and one’s family, not for profit
Common misconception
Students can think that all water is the same, or can mix up saltwater (seawater) and freshwater and where these are found.
Water on Earth is either saltwater or freshwater. Saltwater is found in seas and oceans, freshwater is found in rivers and streams. Only salt tolerant plants and animal species can survive in saltwater.
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