The Importance of River Deltas

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Which body of water is Mohammadpur located at the mouth of?

  • The Bay of Bengal (correct)
  • The Arabian Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Meghna River

What are deltas?

  • Intense cyclones
  • Coastal villages
  • Landmasses formed by sediment deposition (correct)
  • Fertile ecosystems

What is the main consequence of the frequent flooding in Mohammadpur?

  • Expansion of the village
  • Increased agricultural productivity
  • Coastline erosion prevention
  • Impeded farming and fishing (correct)

What has happened to the coastline of Mohammadpur since 2000?

<p>It has eroded by 2.5 kilometers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have many villagers in Mohammadpur been forced to move inland or to nearby cities?

<p>Due to coastal erosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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