Flooding Case Study: Bangladesh
Geography: KS3, topic 8.2.7
Rivers of Bangladesh
Three main rivers flow through Bangladesh. They are the Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Surma (Barak).
Rivers
- The three main rivers flowing through Bangladesh are:
- The Ganges.
- The Brahmaputra.
- The Surma (Barak).
The Ganges
- The Ganges is 2,510 km long.
- It is a vital river for the country both financially and sacredly.
- Its source is located in the Himalaya Mountains.
- It then flows downstream through Calcutta (India) and finally out into the Bay of Bengal.
- The citizens of both Bangladesh and India rely on the river to grow crops.
The Brahmaputra River
- The Brahmaputra River is 2,900 km long.
- It has its source in the upland area of Kailash in Tibet.
- It frequently deposits rich soils which benefit farmers.
- However it also can produce devastating flood waters that endanger the local people.
Test yourself on Flooding Case Study: Bangladesh
Which river that runs through Bangladesh is 2510 km long?
Which river has its source in the upland area of Kailash in Tibet?