River - Case Study Flashcards by Anton Krupa

Q

What is the river case study?

A

Ganges River and Delta, India and Bangladesh

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What are some opportunities presented by the river Ganges and its delta?

A

Fertile land
Two crop seasons a year
Sand and gravel for construction
Habitat for many species
Protection against hurricanes
Tourism

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Q

In which year did major flooding in Bangladesh happen?

A

1998

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What were the causes of flooding in Bangladesh?

A

Low-lying with many flood plains below sea-level
Monsoon climate (80% of rainfall in 4 months)
Rain coincides with high temperatures so snow melts
Global warming
Tropical storms stop water flowing into the sea
Deposited silt raises river bed height
Deforestation
Building on flood plains increased effects

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What were the effects of flooding in Bangladesh?

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70% of country underwater at times
Most of the crops were destroyed
Infrastructure damaged (bridges, railways, roads)
Lack of water and electricity
Diseases - cholera, dysentery, diarrhoea
Dhaka partially underwater
Dhaka airport flooded
1000 deaths
7 million homes destroyed
25 million people homeless

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What was the response to flooding in Bangladesh?

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REDUCING RISK
• Levees
• Dams
• Lakes + Reservoirs
• Vegetation
• Drainage systems
REDUCING IMPACTS
• Town planning
• Education
• Warning system

Flood Action Plan

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