Bangladesh Floods 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyNatural hazardsGCSEOCR Created by: MeTamboCreated on: 25-03-13 20:57 Why is Bangladesh prone to flooding? 80% of land is on floodplain 1 of 13 What three large rivers run through Bangladesh? Ganges, Brahmaputra, Meghna 2 of 13 What happens in the Himalayas that adds to volume of water in rivers? Spring - snow melt 3 of 13 When did the 2004 floods take place in the year? July during Monsoon Season 4 of 13 What is Bangladesh prone to, causing storm surge? Cyclones 5 of 13 What is another physical cause that lead to the floods in Bangladesh? Siltation which reduces the river depth 6 of 13 What is a human cause of the floods? Deforestation in hard areas 7 of 13 How many were killed by the floods? 766 8 of 13 What was a social effect of the floods? Spread of diseases (cholera, conjunctivitis) 9 of 13 What was lost as a result of the floods? Many of the crops in the fields 10 of 13 What was a long term solution to the floods? Building embankments along the rivers 11 of 13 What was a short term solution to the floods? Emergency food/medicine/blankets 12 of 13 Would a flood be more severe in Bangladesh than in the UK? Yes, less money for flood protection 13 of 13
GEOGRAPHY - COASTAL FLOODING - COPING WITH FLOODING IN BANGLADESH (CASE STUDY) 3.5 / 5 based on 4 ratings
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