Sundarbans Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the sundarbans?
A
-south west Bangladesh
-south west India
-Asia
-costal Bay of Bengal
-part of Ganges delta
2
Q
What are the sundabans?
A
Mangrove forests
3
Q
How big are the sundarbans?
A
10,000km2
4
Q
Why are the sundarbans so important?
A
-home to the only costal tiger, the Bengali tiger
-nesting for migrating birds
-lots of fish and crabs
-lots of reptiles
5
Q
What protection does the sundarbans provide?
A
-reduce destructive force of tsunamis by up to 90%
-obstacle to wind and waves
-significantly decreases intensity of storms
6
Q
What % of mangroves are in the sundarbans?
A
4.3%
7
Q
What name has the sundarbans been given?
A
Coastal heritage site
