Case Study → Bangladesh - flooding in low lying areas (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What was Bangladesh's approximate population in 2015?
What was Bangladesh's approximate population in 2015?
170 million
What percentage of Bangladesh is less than 10m above sea level?
What percentage of Bangladesh is less than 10m above sea level?
70%
Which three major rivers create floodplains in Bangladesh?
Which three major rivers create floodplains in Bangladesh?
Brahmaputra, Meghna, Ganges
How does the Bay of Bengal's shape affect cyclone storm surges?
How does the Bay of Bengal's shape affect cyclone storm surges?
Triangular shape concentrates surge
How many deaths resulted from Cyclone Sidr?
How many deaths resulted from Cyclone Sidr?
15,000
What was the total cost of Cyclone Sidr to Bangladesh?
What was the total cost of Cyclone Sidr to Bangladesh?
US$1.7 billion
What was the maximum wind speed during Cyclone Sidr?
What was the maximum wind speed during Cyclone Sidr?
260 km/hr
What was the height of storm surges during Cyclone Sidr?
What was the height of storm surges during Cyclone Sidr?
6m
What category storm was Cyclone Sidr?
What category storm was Cyclone Sidr?
Category 4
What was the value of crops damaged in the initial 2004 floods?
What was the value of crops damaged in the initial 2004 floods?
$290 million