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Give a geographical reason:
There is a great possibility that we may not see the Maldives on the world map in the future.
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Solution
There is a great possibility that we may not see the Maldives on the world map in the future because -
- Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about 3 mm/ per year, leaving no ground surface higher than 3 m.
- Due to global warming, the rising sea level is likely to worsen.
- Higher sea levels may lead to severe cyclones and periodic flooding of coastal areas.
- Since the Maldives is a flat country there is a possibility that it may be submerged under seawater if the rise in sea level continues.
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