Case study- Odisha+ the sundarbans

Question 1

what are the sundarbans

Answer 1

coastal zone occupying the worlds largest delta, which is formed from the sediment deposited by the Ganges and other rivers
-Mangrove forests and swamps
-delicate equilibrium of natural processes
-provides resources, fuel wood

Question 2

what are the natural challenges in the sundarbans

Answer 2

-coastal flooding
-cyclones
-high salinity levels in the soil
-human eating tigers

Question 2

what are the human challenges in the sundarbans

Answer 2

-over exploitation of resources
-conversion of wetlands to other use
-destructive fishing

Question 2

how much mangrove forest land is there in Odisha

Answer 2

1435km squared

Question 3

why are mangrove forests good

Answer 3

shelter against storms and floods
-one hectare = $12,000

Question 3

what parts of Odisha are doing what

Answer 3

-46.8% accreting(deposition), in the north
-36.8% eroding in the south
-14.4% stable

Question 3

where is Odisha

Answer 3

coastline on the Indian coast, Bay of Bengal close to bangladesh+ river Ganges

Question 3

is there significant erosion or deposition in Odisha

Answer 3

deposition

Question 4

why is there erosion in the south of Odisha

Answer 4

Groynes in the center causes no sediment to be in the south ->no protection

Question 5

how do we know if the SMP worked/ was successful

Answer 5

Odisha cyclone (1999) - 10,000 people died
-similar cyclone in 2013 (Phailan) only killed 44 people- defences, warning systems and mitigating strategies e.g. planting mangroves (CHEAP)

in 1909, villages with a mangrove width of 4km+ reported no deaths during cyclone kalina, but any with less reported many deaths

Question 6

what are the human oppurtunities in Odisha

Answer 6

tourism, fish, wind farm potential