Case Study: The Sundarbans, Bangladesh (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the total area covered by the Sundarbans delta?
What is the total area covered by the Sundarbans delta?
10,000 km²
Which three rivers deposited sediment to form the Sundarbans delta?
Which three rivers deposited sediment to form the Sundarbans delta?
Ganges, Brahmaputra, Meghna
What are 'khals' in the Sundarbans?
What are 'khals' in the Sundarbans?
Smaller interconnecting channels
By how much can 30 trees per 0.01 hectares reduce the force of a tsunami?
By how much can 30 trees per 0.01 hectares reduce the force of a tsunami?
90%
What is the estimated annual economic value of one hectare of mangrove forest?
What is the estimated annual economic value of one hectare of mangrove forest?
Over $12,000
Which of these is a human-induced challenge rather than a natural one?
Which of these is a human-induced challenge rather than a natural one?
Destructive fishing techniques
How many types of livelihood assets help communities mitigate challenges in the Sundarbans?
How many types of livelihood assets help communities mitigate challenges in the Sundarbans?
Five
How many cyclone shelters were built in coastal Bangladesh between 2011 and 2015?
How many cyclone shelters were built in coastal Bangladesh between 2011 and 2015?
100
How long can salt-tolerant rice varieties survive when submerged in sea water?
How long can salt-tolerant rice varieties survive when submerged in sea water?
Over 2 weeks
What approach have traditional Sundarbans communities taken to cope with natural challenges?
What approach have traditional Sundarbans communities taken to cope with natural challenges?
Living with their environment