Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta Geography

Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta Geography

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta, its geographical location, formation, and significance. It covers the delta's characteristics, including its formation through the confluence of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, and its impact on the surrounding environment. The video also explores the influence of tides and human activities on the delta, highlighting urban areas like Kolkata and Dhaka. Examples of other deltas, such as the Mississippi Delta, are provided for comparison.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two rivers primarily form the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta?

Yamuna and Indus

Brahmaputra and Indus

Ganga and Brahmaputra

Ganga and Yamuna

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers originate?

The Western Ghats

The Deccan Plateau

The Himalayas

The Aravalli Range

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the formation of the Himalayas?

Deposition of sediments

Volcanic activity

Erosion by rivers

Collision of tectonic plates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant geological feature of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta?

High mountain ranges

Deep ocean trenches

Extensive desert areas

Large tidal ranges

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of delta is the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta considered?

River-dominated

Wave-dominated

Tide-dominated

Constructive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event has significantly impacted the mangrove forests in the delta?

Oil spills

Urbanization

Deforestation

Agricultural expansion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which natural feature is commonly found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta?

Glaciers

Sand dunes

Mangrove forests

Coral reefs

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