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  For centuries the annual flooding in Bangladesh was a 'good thing'. It was caused by the 'summer' Monsoon Rainy Season. Can you use the diagram to explain what causes the monsoon?  

 

 

 
 

The monsoon rains led to river flooding. What did the water put on the fields?
What crops were grown. Why is the population of Bangladesh so high? (120 million)