In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and ritual bathing in its waters is practiced by an estimated 60,000 people per day. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of this practice?
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is a solution to water pollution? burn cleaner fuels, Build and maintain sewage treatment plants, limit driving, burn all the trash
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Build and maintain sewage treatment plants
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Ganges Action Plan that begun in 1980's?
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To try and clean up the river
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the MOST LIKELY effect of pollution in the world's most polluted cities, particularly in China?
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Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What country has polluted their water sources by tossing cremated remains into the river?
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India
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are there not a lot of cities along the banks of the Yellow River in China?
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Constant flooding
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some causes of pollution in the Yangtze River? Select ALL that apply: sewage runoff, industrial runoff, agricultural runoff, All of the above
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All of the above
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