River Flood Case Study

I got 7 marks on this exam question, so I figured I'd share my answer.. (:

For a named area which you have studied, explain how living on a river can benefit locals.

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, the river can benefit locals because it is a good port for trade to occur. When the river floods, it drops sediment onto the land which fertillizes it & helps crops grow. The river floods often as Dhaka…