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WJEC GCSE Geography Spec A
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When was the Boscastle flood? 16th August 2004
How much rainfall occurred on the day? 200 metres in 4 hours
How many people had to be airlifted to safety? 100
How many cars were washed out to sea? 80
What was the cost of the damage caused? £300 million
What is the name of the River that runs through Boscastle? Valency
Bangladesh is the confluence of what three major rivers? Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna
What percentage of Bangladesh is less than a metre above sea level? 25%
What is the main advantage of living in Bangladesh? The seasonal flooding makes the soil very fertile for farming.
What artificial process in the Himalayas contributes to flooding in Bangladesh? Deforestation decreases the permeability of the ground, reducing lag time.
What are the main methods being used to reduce the impact of flooding in Bangladesh? Houses built on stilts, and artificial levees and flood banks funded by the world bank's Flood Action Plan.
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