Ganga River

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Where is the Ganga River located? Give 3 general points.

  • South Asia, flowing through India and Bangladesh

  • Originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas

  • Mouth is in the Bay of Bengal, forming an arcuate delta

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What percentage of annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon season in the Ganga Basin?

About 80% of annual rainfall occurs between June and October

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How does deforestation in Nepal affect the Ganga River?

Increases runoff and soil erosion, reducing river channel capacity, causing floods

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How many people died in the 2013 Ganga River floods?

Over 6,000 people died in 2013

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What is the major dam on a tributary of the Ganga, and what is its purpose?

Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River helps mitigate floods downstream

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Which Indian states saw destruction of farmland during Ganga floods?

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (fertile alluvial plains)