Bangladesh Flood Flashcards
1
Q
Where is bangladesh?
A
A country to the east of india
2
Q
What are the three major rivers running through bangladesh?
A
Ganges
Brahmaputra
Meghna
3
Q
What caused the floods in bangladesh?
A
The monsoon climate Spring snow melts Deforestation - less interception Much of the ganges has been diverted for irragation Cyclones/typhoons often hit bangladesh
4
Q
How far is bangladesh above sea level?
A
One metre
5
Q
When was the floodin bangladesh for this case study?
A
2004
6
Q
What is an impact/effect of the bangladesh flood?
A
People lose their jobs
Relocation
7
Q
What were some responses of the bangladeshi flood?
A
A network of embankments that are built up around the country to protect land e.g. The Greath Dakhar road
Adapted houses that are built in stilts
