Coasts - The Sunderbands Flashcards

Coastal Landscapes: The Sundarbans: A case study of a contrasting coastal landscape beyond The UK

1
Q

Where is the sunderbands located?

A

Bay of Bengal in east India &
south Bangladesh

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2
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The sunderbands covers _______km2 with a population of _ million.

A

The sunderbands covers 10,000km2 with a population of 4 million.

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Q

Coastal flooding (e.g. on Sagar Island) has
increased due to ________ change brought about by
the enhanced greenhouse effect and _______
expansion/loss of the cryosphere store of water

A

Coastal flooding (e.g. on Sagar Island) has
increased due to eustatic change brought about by
the enhanced greenhouse effect and thermal
expansion/loss of the cryosphere store of water

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4
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The soil in the sunderbands has high levels of ___________.

A

The soil in the sunderbands has high levels of salinity (saltiness)

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5
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List the 4 risks to the sunderbands:

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  1. Coastal Flooding (because of eustatic sea level rise)
  2. More intense and frequent cyclones (in the bay of bengal as a result of climate change)
  3. Increased coastal erosion (due to sea level rise and increased cyclone strength)
  4. Royal Bengal Tigers (risk to people due to deforestation and population growth destroying habitats)
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6
Q

Name the goods that the sunderbands can provid for people living there.

A

The mangrove forests of the Sundarbans provide a range of
goods (e.g. timber, fuel wood, fish & shrimp)

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7
Q

Name the services that the sunderbands can provid for people living there.

A

The mangrove forests of the Sundarbans provide a range of
services (e.g.
flood protection, nurseries for young fish, carbon sequestration
& habitats for tigers, increasing tourism)

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8
Q

Forests have an economic value of over $______ per hectare
even when used for only traditional activities (fishing, timber,
and other seafood).

A

Forests have an economic value of over $12 000 per hectare
even when used for only traditional activities (fishing, timber,
and other seafood).

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9
Q

The ______ ______Engineering Department is increasing access to clean water & sanitation.
E.g. Hediya village.

A

The Public Health Engineering Department is increasing access to clean water & sanitation.
E.g. Hediya village.

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10
Q

Mains _________ & _____ panels are being extended to more areas. E.g. for 600 families on
Satjelia Island in 2020.

A

Mains electricity & solar panels are being extended to more areas. E.g. for 600 families on
Satjelia Island in 2020.

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11
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A density of trees of __ per 0.01 hectares can reduce the destructive force of a tsunami by
up to __% so an ___m stretch of coast has had mangroves replanted at Pakhiraloy

A

A density of trees of 30 per 0.01 hectares can reduce the destructive force of a tsunami by
up to 90% so an 800 m stretch of coast has had mangroves replanted at Pakhiraloy

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12
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____km of embankments were built to prevent flooding but are gradually being eroded.

A

3500km of embankments were built to prevent flooding but are gradually being eroded.

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13
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Cyclone shelters have been built by _____s such as World Vision. E.g. in Kutubdia

A

Cyclone shelters have been built by NGOs such as World Vision. E.g. in Kutubdia

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14
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Cyclone shelters are becoming _____________. e.g. used as primary schools

A

Cyclone shelters are becoming multipurpose. e.g. used as primary schools

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15
Q

Introduction of _____ tolerant rice varieties that can be submerged by sea
water for over _ weeks.

A

Introduction of salt tolerant rice varieties that can be submerged by sea
water for over 2 weeks.

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16
Q

USAID have trained ______ people on improving agricultural techniques as
a response to climate change.

A

USAID have trained 30 000 people on improving agricultural techniques as
a response to climate change.

17
Q

Rate of erosion is likely to increase because climate change is causing
sea level rise at _._mm per year

Tip: This fact can also be used when talking about the holderness

A

Rate of erosion is likely to increase because climate change is causing
sea level rise at 3.6mm per year

18
Q

_______ with larger more powerful waves will erode chars & mangroves.

A

Storms with larger more powerful waves will erode chars & mangroves.