The diagram shows a fishing settlement on the Sindh coast after several seasons of warmer water and stronger storms. Boats, a landing site, mangroves and a ...
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The diagram shows a fishing settlement on the Sindh coast after several seasons of warmer water and stronger storms. Boats, a landing site, mangroves and a small ice plant are shown. Fishers are considering changes that could protect livelihoods as climate conditions change.
(a) Identify the coastal vegetation shown in Fig. 1. [1]
(b) Describe one role of the ice plant in the fishing economy. [1]
(c) Explain three ways climate change could affect the income of fishing households. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Mangroves [1] (b) It keeps fish cold / reduces spoilage before sale or transport [1] (c) Any three: warmer water can alter fish stocks or move them away from traditional grounds [1]; stronger storms can prevent boats going to sea [1]; storms can damage boats, landing sites and homes [1]; coastal flooding or sea-level rise can damage the ice plant and roads [1]; reduced catches lower sales income [1]; repair costs can increase household debt [1].
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