How has Bangladesh adapted to the threat of climate change?

This lesson will look at the strategies Bangladesh has developed to cope with climate change and the impacts of it.

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Q1.Adaptation is ...

Preventing climate change from happening. Adjusting to actual or expected future climate change.

1/5

Q2.Regions such as the Sahel may have to start using ...

Barriers to prevent flooding from sea level rise. Drought resistant crops. Houses on stilts to prevent damage from floods.

2/5

Q3.The Thames Barrier aims to ...

Prevent London from becoming flooded due to sea level rise. Prevent migration of non-native fish species up the River Thames. Prevent flash floods from rainfall higher up the River Thames.

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Q4.Another term for recycled wastewater is ...

Clear water. Black water. Grey water.

4/5

Q5.The problem that many people in South Africa are facing is ...

Too much rainfall, leading to flooding. Water shortages. Cooler temperatures than they are used to during the summer.

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Adaptation is ...

Preventing climate change from happening. Adjusting to actual or expected future climate change.

1/5

Q2.Regions such as the Sahel may have to start using ...

Barriers to prevent flooding from sea level rise. Drought resistant crops. Houses on stilts to prevent damage from floods.

2/5

Q3.The Thames Barrier aims to ...

Prevent London from becoming flooded due to sea level rise. Prevent migration of non-native fish species up the River Thames. Prevent flash floods from rainfall higher up the River Thames.

3/5

Q4.Another term for recycled wastewater is ...

Clear water. Black water. Grey water.

4/5

Q5.The problem that many people in South Africa are facing is ...

Too much rainfall, leading to flooding. Water shortages. Cooler temperatures than they are used to during the summer.

5/5

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How has Bangladesh adapted to the threat of climate change?

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Q1.(Two correct answers needed) Bangladesh is at risk from climate change because ...

Select two (2) boxes

It is on the equator. It is low lying. There are three rivers running from the Himalayas. Ice in the country is melting.

1/5

Q2.Flood shelters are required in Bangladesh because of ...

Heavy monsoon rainfall. High intensity storms. Both of the above.

2/5

Q3.Agricultural practices in Bangladesh are changing to include...

Drought, flood and salt tolerant crops. Crops that survive at lower temperatures. Less crops and more animal farming.

3/5

Q4.To help people afford repairs and rebuilding due to storm or flood damage to their homes, there is ...

A pot of money from the government. A community fund to help people. Enhanced insurance.

4/5

Q5.To prevent coastal flooding, Bangladesh are ...

Planting trees (afforestation) in coastal areas. Building a barrier like the Thames barrier. Changing their agriculture.

5/5

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How has Bangladesh adapted to the threat of climate change?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.(Two correct answers needed) Bangladesh is at risk from climate change because ...

Select two (2) boxes

It is on the equator. It is low lying. There are three rivers running from the Himalayas. Ice in the country is melting.

1/5

Q2.Flood shelters are required in Bangladesh because of ...

Heavy monsoon rainfall. High intensity storms. Both of the above.

2/5

Q3.Agricultural practices in Bangladesh are changing to include...

Drought, flood and salt tolerant crops. Crops that survive at lower temperatures. Less crops and more animal farming.

3/5

Q4.To help people afford repairs and rebuilding due to storm or flood damage to their homes, there is ...

A pot of money from the government. A community fund to help people. Enhanced insurance.

4/5

Q5.To prevent coastal flooding, Bangladesh are ...

Planting trees (afforestation) in coastal areas. Building a barrier like the Thames barrier. Changing their agriculture.

5/5

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