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Bangladesh 2007 Flashcards

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Human factors contributing to flooding

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Deforestation in the Himalayas

Urbanisation

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What % of rain falls in 4 months of the monsoon season?

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80%

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How many people died?

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2000

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How many people caught waterborne diseases such as cholera?

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Over 100000

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How many people were made homeless?

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25 million

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How many schools were destroyed?

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44

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How much did the damage cost to repair?

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$1 billion

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How many hectares of rice couldn’t be planted?

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550000

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How much road was destroyed?

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10000km

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Positive environmental impact

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Soil became more fertile

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Negative environmental effect

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Rivers became polluted with sewage

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Ways NGOs have helped people

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Faruk’s fish
Moshiur’s pumpkins- grow inbetween flooding season. Grow on unwanted soil. No need for fertilisers.
Noor’s ducks - produce 300 eggs a day. Survive floods. Eat pests

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