Bangladesh Floods 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEOCR Created by: lucy2703Created on: 14-04-17 16:15 What added to water levels? Snow melt from Himalayas 1 of 7 What encouraged rapid runoff? Steep slopes in mountains 2 of 7 What decreased channel size? Rivers blocked by silt from soil erosion 3 of 7 What infrastructure was destroyed in 1998? 900 bridges and 15000km of roads 4 of 7 How many people were killed in 2004? 766 5 of 7 What are cluster villages? villages raised 2m above sea level - home to 25 to 30 families 6 of 7 Why do flood shelters help? Raised shelters acting as community centres and schools and can house up to 100 families 7 of 7
GEOGRAPHY - COASTAL FLOODING - COPING WITH FLOODING IN BANGLADESH (CASE STUDY) 3.5 / 5 based on 4 ratings
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