Case study LEDC flooding - Bangladesh Flashcards
1
Q
What was the date of the flood? (Bangladesh rivers)
A
15th August 2007
2
Q
What was the location of the flood? (Bangladesh rivers)
A
India, Asia
3
Q
What physical factors influenced the flood? (Bangladesh rivers)
A
- 90% of land less than 10m above sea level
- 170 mm of rainfall in 24 hours
- sudden monsoon
4
Q
What human factors influenced the flood? (Bangladesh rivers)
A
- Mass deforestation
- Urban growth
- Old Earth dams collapsed
5
Q
What were the social impacts of the flooding? (Bangladesh rivers)
A
- 2000 died
- 100,000 waterbourne disease
- 4,000 schools affected
6
Q
What were the economic impacts of the flooding? (Bangladesh rivers)
A
- $1 billion repairs
- Loss of live stock (80% of pop relies on this)
- Price of land increased by 10%
7
Q
What were the environmental impacts of the flooding? (Bangladesh rivers)
A
- Deposition of fertile silt on flood plain
- Rivers polluted
