Developing countries - Chittagong, Bangladesh

Question 1

Chittagong in Bangladesh is the second largest city in Bangladesh
It has a population of almost

Answer 1

8.5 million people

Question 2

The flood hazard is classified as high
In July 2012, high tidal water affected over ………% of the sub districts and 15 districts
The flood affected 1.3 million people

Answer 2

10

Question 3

People, in some areas, are now used to their homes and businesses being flooded twice a day by high tides
Some estimates suggest the area may experience a sea level rise of ………..cm over the next 20 years

Answer 3

30cm

Question 4

In 2019, the government approved a flood control project including:

A ……….retaining wall
An …….kmflood wall

Answer 4

2.7km
#

19km

Question 5

This may cause conflict because, there will be winners and losers:

Answer 5

People may be required to leave their homes
Businesses will be more protected