Bangladesh Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Bangladesh?
A
Asia, Indian Subcontinent
2
Q
Which country is to the North of Bangladesh?
A
Nepal
3
Q
Which mountain range is to the North of Bangladesh?
A
The Himalayas
4
Q
Why has meltwater levels increased?
A
Increased temperatures in the Himalayas, leading to glaciers melting
5
Q
What is a result of meltwater levels increasing?
A
Flooding and water levels have increased in Bangladesh
6
Q
What percentage of Bangladesh is below 6m above sea level?
A
90%
7
Q
What diseases spread fast because of contaminated water sources?
A
Cholera, Typhoid and Dysentery
8
Q
When were the last major floods?
A
1998
9
Q
How many people were made homeless in 1998?
A
30 million
10
Q
How many acres of crops were destroyed in 1998?
A
700 000
11
Q
What was the cost of the damage in 1998?
A
1 billion USD
