RIVERS bangladesh - benefits and costs of living near a river Flashcards
1
Q
why is flooding beneficial?
A
- provides water for rice and jute
- shrimp farming
- nice landscapes
- jobs
- tourism
- minerals
2
Q
why is flooding costly?
A
- poor communications
- loss of housing
- lose crops in a flood
3
Q
why is Bangladesh prone to flooding
A
low lying and near two massive deltas
