Sundarbans Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
South West Bangladesh and East India
2
Q
Located on the delta of which rivers
A
Granges
Brahmaputra
Meghna
3
Q
Rare Species that live here
A
Orchids
White-bellied sea eagles
Royal Bengal Tigers
Irawadi dolphins
4
Q
Opportunities:
A
- Economic benefits
- Provides services
- Development
5
Q
Economic Benefits
A
Flat, fertile land in deltas ideal for growing crops (rice)/
Mangrove ecosystem provides locals with:
- Fish
- Crab
- Honey
- Nipa palm leaves
- Timber
6
Q
Services
A
Mangroves provide defence against flooding:
- Acts as a barrier & absorbs excess water in monsoon season
- Makes it easier to live & grow crops
Mangroves protect against coastal erosion
- roots bind soil together
7
Q
Development
A
- Tourism (mangroves & wildlife)
- 2011–> cargo ships allowed up water ways (some channels dredged)
- Power plant been proposed
8
Q
Risks
A
- Lack of fresh water
- Growing pop = demand for land & food
- Flooding = Salinisation of soil
- Dangerous animals
- Lack of employment/income
- At risk of SLR
- Poor = 20% have electricity = poor communication
- Access difficult (few roads)
9
Q
Resilience
A
