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Worksheets5. Coasts - Bangladesh Sundabans - Geography CIE IGCSE
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 22mins
The Sundabans Coastline holds the largest remaining mangrove forest in the world
True
False
The Sundabans Coastline holds the smallest remaining mangrove forest in the world
True
False
Give examples of livelihoods that the Sundabans coastline supports
Fishing
Wood collecting
Tourism
Farming
Mining
What does the Sundabans coastline provide for the locals?
An important food source
Prevention of illegal logging
Education about maintaining mangroves
Development of ecotourism
Give examples of important food sources. that the Sundabans coastline provides for locals
fish
shellfish
tiger meat
deer meat
Bananas
What do the mangroves protect the Sundabans coastline from?
Erosion
Surface runoff
infiltration
the effects of climate change
What is the erosion that the mangroves protect the Sundabans coastline from caused by?
storms
hurricanes
cyclones
typhoons
tidal surges
What do mangroves naturally adapt to?
Rising sea levels
Global warming
Increased ocean salinity
Deforestation
What do the mangroves support?
The unique ecosystem
Deforestation
Agroforestry
Crop rotation
Give examples of endangered species that the Sundabans mangroves support and are home to
Bengal tiger
Pygmy elephant
pangolin
crocodiles
fennec foxes
Give examples of endangered species that the Sundabans mangroves support and are home to
terrapins
Asian camels
Asian elephants
Ganges dolphins
Relinas
When was cyclone Amphan?
2020
2016
1999
2002
State threats to the Sundabans coastline
Damage from cyclones
Rising sea levels
Illegal logging
Cyclone defences
Development of ecotourism
State threats to the Sundabans coastline
Emergency services
Clearance and development of land for agriculture
Illegal poaching
Fishing
Describe Cyclone Amphan
A super cyclone
A megacyclone
A Gigantaclone
Cy Clone wars
What has increased cyclone risk?
Flooding
Global warming
Rising sea levels
Inundation
How many people were evacuated due to Cyclone Amphan?
2 million
15,000
50,000
34,000
How many hectares of farmland were contaminated in Cyclone Amphan?
150,000
2 million
4 thousand
26,000
How many homes were destroyed in Cyclone Amphan?
50,000
94,000
3,700
8,000
Where do cyclones form?
Bay of Bengal
The Himalayas
India
The Southern Ocean
How many people died in Cyclone Amphan?
26
301
5
79
Roads and electricity supplies were destroyed in Cyclone Amphan
True
False
How far are the Sundabans above sea level?
Less than 10 m
20 m
Above 40 m
36 feet
Give an example of deforestation in the Sundabans
Why is land in the Sundabans being cleared?
To develop it for agriculture (palm oil)
Because the mangroves are releasing carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming
To develop it for tourism
To provide a safe habitat for rare animals
To develop it into a massive sea wall (40 m high) to protect against cyclones
What are being illegally poached in the Sundabans?
rare animals
mangroves
rare plants
medicines
birds
Give examples of cyclone defences
Reinforcing coastal mud embankments
Planting more mangrove trees in order to anchor the coastline
Constructing a sea wall
Training people to build cyclone shelters
Investing in revetments
Give examples of cyclone defences
Training people in emergency first aid
Investing in technology and warning systems
Developing ecotourism
Creating a biosphere reserve
Preventing illegal poaching
What is the Sundabans recognised as?
An international biosphere reserve
A UNESCO world heritage site
National Trust property
An endangered area
A SCTRN protected area
What are the Sundabans protected by?
(a)
Is sustainable forestry used in the Sundabans?
Yes
No
Is agroforestry used in the Sundabans?
Yes
No
What are the locals being educated about in order to manage the coastal threats?
Is ecotourism being developed in the Sundabans?
Yes
No
How is ecotourism being developed?
Local people are involved
Mass tourism
TNCs are involved
Support of local crafts
Support of food and culture
How is ecotourism being developed?
Using local materials
Large scale tourism
keeping it to a small scale
Ecotourists have to use the rupee rather than the dollar
How does ecotourism benefit the locals?
creates sustainable jobs
raises local income
reduces temptation to undertake illegal logging
provides work in the quaternary sector
creates unsustainable jobs
