Bangladesh Climate Predictions and Trend Analysis
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What are the two main reasons for floods in Bangladesh?

  • Overtopping of riverbanks and heavy run-off from higher sites (correct)
  • Volcanic eruptions and landslides
  • Earthquakes and tsunamis
  • Tornadoes and cyclones
  • What are the two broad classifications of flood hazards in Bangladesh based on their reasons?

  • Tropical Storm Flood Hazard and Tidal Surge Flood Hazard
  • Monsoon Flood Hazard and Rain-fed Flood Hazard
  • River Flood Hazard and Coastal Flood Hazard (correct)
  • Flash Flood Hazard and Drought Flood Hazard
  • Which region in Bangladesh experiences flash floods?

  • Major urban areas like Chittagong and Dhaka
  • South West
  • Coastal belt during tropical storms
  • Hilly South East region and Haor basin of North East (correct)
  • What type of flooding is known as monsoon flood in Bangladesh?

    <p>River floods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of flooding occurs mainly in major urban areas like Chittagong and Dhaka?

    <p>Rain-fed floods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of flooding happens during cyclones and tropical storms in the coastal belt of Bangladesh?

    <p>Coastal floods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does drought refer to in an agroecological sense?

    <p>Lack of water due to unfavorable climatic and soil conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a flood hazard classification in Bangladesh?

    <p>Non Flood Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of flooding is most likely to affect the hilly South East region of Bangladesh?

    <p>Severe Flash Flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition leads to drought in agriculture in Bangladesh?

    <p>Not enough rainfall to meet crop water requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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