Montserrat Geography Case Study 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase studiesASWJEC Created by: Matthew CoxCreated on: 20-01-14 20:05 What was created by pyroclastic flows flowing into the sea? Deltas. 1 of 16 What happened to the soil around the volcano as a result of ash fall? More fertile. 2 of 16 What happened to the vegetation and animals in the area? Almost all killed. 3 of 16 Name three disorders caused by the volcano. PTSD, Depression and Respiratory problems. 4 of 16 How many people died in Montserrat? 19. 5 of 16 Why had so many of the main facilities on the island gone? The capital, Plymouth, was totally wiped out. 6 of 16 Why was there racial tension? In Antigua because of immigrants and in Montserrat because of migrant workers in construction. 7 of 16 As a result of emigration on the island, what became a problem? Skills shortage, especially in administration and government. 8 of 16 What agricultural industry in particular was destroyed? Limes. 9 of 16 Describe the effect on tourism in the short and long term. Short term: Less because of imminent danger. Long term: More because people intrigued. 10 of 16 What effect did the airport and main port being destroyed have? Few or no exports or imports. Aid dependent economy. 11 of 16 Which area of the economy saw growth after the eruption? Construction. 12 of 16 Where was the new capital to be located? Little Bay. 13 of 16 How many people left Montserrat? What percentage of the population was this? 7000. Two-thirds. 14 of 16 How many people emigrated to Montserrat to find employment in construction? 1500. 15 of 16 Where did the population in the Caribbean increase? Surrounding islands, e.g. Guadaloupe and Antigua. 16 of 16
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