Sundarbans location and background Flashcards
1
Q
what is the Sundarbans?
A
a coastal zone occupying the worlds largest delta
2
Q
how far does it expand?
A
10,000km2
3
Q
where is it located?
A
North-east India, Bay of Bengal and Southern Bangladesh
4
Q
the sundarbans is what?
A
one of the largest mangrove forests in the world
5
Q
how far do the mangroves cover?
A
140,000 hectares
6
Q
how is the delta formed?
A
where sediment is deposited by one of the 3 worlds greatest rivers
7
Q
what are the 3 river deposits?
A
Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna
8
Q
what are the natural climax ecosystems?
A
the mangrove forests and swamp
