Bangladesh Flashcards

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1
Q

Bangladesh is affected by what two types of flooding?

A

coastal and river

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Name two factors which increase Bangladesh’s flood risk

A

Low lying area, monsoon rainfall, urban areas/impermeable surfaces

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What were 2 impacts of the Bangladesh flood

A

River channels flooded, cities under water, 800 people were killed, water contaminated, farm land and crops lost, 900 bridges lost, 15000km of road lost

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. How can Bangladesh reduce its flood risk/ impacts?

A

Cluster villages/ raised housing, flood shelter for livestock, rescue boats, radios and flood warnings

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How was the Bangladesh flood managed

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emergency and financial support, self help schemes, early warning systems, levees in fields, building homes on stilts.

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