Sunderbands

Question 1

Where is the Sunderland’s

Answer 1

The Sunderland’s is a cluster of low-lying in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh. This active delta region is among the largest in the world.

Question 2

Where does the sediment come from

Answer 2

Sediment is deposited by 3 of the worlds greatest rivers, the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, the Meghna

Question 3

How do people make a living

Answer 3

The mangroves are an important ecosystem
Charcoal and firewood are used for fuel
Honey, cooking oil and alcohol
Textiles and synthetic fibres

Question 4

Protection

Answer 4

The mangroves act as a natural protection for the people living behind it

Question 5

Natural challenges

Answer 5

Coastal flooding
Cyclones
Levels of salinity in the soil increasinh

Question 6

Human challenges

Answer 6

Over exploitation of resources
Destructive fishing techniques (prawns)
Lack of awareness of environmental importance

Question 7

Mitigation

Answer 7

3500km of embankments
Replanting cleared mangrove areas
Government funding