Physical Geography Flashcards
1
Q
name 4 reasons why the maldives is vulnerable to coastal flooding?
A
- very low-lying
- next to the indian ocean (stormy)
- developing nation
- 20% below poverty line
2
Q
name 2 conflicts in the maldives due to coastal flooding?
A
- only the capital island has a sea wall, others feel neglected
- people may be relocated into foriegn cultures
3
Q
name 5 reasons why bangladesh is vulnerable to coastal flooding?
A
- low-lying
- developing nation
- 3 major rivers
- high population-density
- summer monsoon season
- below himlayen snow melt
4
Q
name 4 impacts of cyclone sidr?
A
- 15,000 deaths
- 2.4 million acresof crops destroyed
- 1.87 million livestock killed
- 36 hr national blackout
5
Q
name 4 ways bangladesh has adapted to climate change?
A
- invested 10B
- improved education
- improved coast and river defences
- invested in emergency response strategies
6
Q
name 3 reasons why holderness is vulnerable to coastal erosion?
A
- made of soft boulder clay
- waves have a long fetch over the north sea
- human structures have weakened foundations
7
Q
whats the Maldives population?
A
521,000
8
Q
whats the Maldives HDI?
A
0.747
9
Q
whats the Maldives GDP per capita?
A
10,366
10
Q
whats the Maldives main industry?
A
tourism
11
Q
name 3 factors of the sri lanka mangrove conversation project?
A
- protects 8,800 hectares of forest
- significant flooding protection
- 2 vs 6000 deaths
12
Q
name a contested river basin?
A
mekong river basin
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