Sundarbans - CS Flashcards
(18 cards)
Where are the Sundarbans Located
Southwest Bangladesh, on the delta of the Ganges and the bay of Bengal
What is the Sundarbans
The largest Mangrove forest
What is the topography of the Sundabarns
Very Flat and low-lying
What are large areas of the Sundarbans protected as
National park or forest reserve
Why does the amount of sediment store remain fairly constant
Materials are deposited by rivers
Eroded by the sea
How many people live in the Sundarbans
4 million
What natural products do the Sundarbans provide
Flat fertile soil for crops
Fish, crabs and honey
Timber for construction
How do the Sundarbans protect the locals
Act as a natural flood barrier
Protects against coastal erosion
What economic opportunities do the Sundarbans provide
Economic benefits through natural resources
Farming
Tourism
What opportunities are provided for development
Tourism
Dredging of channels to allow passage of ships
What are the risks created by the Sundarbans for development
lack of fresh water
deforestation for space increases flood risk
Increased salinisation of fertile fields
Tiger attacks
Lack of employment
Limited access
what are the main 3 ways people have tried to overcome risks
Resilience
Mitigation
Adaptation
How has resilience been implemented in the Sundarbans
Access to clean water and sanitation
Better infrastructure
Efforts to decrease poverty
Sustainable fishing methods
What is the disadvantage of improving infrastructure
Deforestation and pollution
What mitigation strategies have been put in place
3500km embarkment built to prevent flooding
Coastal management policies
Disadvantage of of coastal management projects
Difficult to prevent illegal forest clearance
How has mitigation been used against extreme events
Warning systems and cyclone shelters
How has adaptation been implemented in the Sundarbans
Salt tolerant crops
Increasing tourism
Houses built on stilts
Sustainable adaptation
