SS7G10 and SS7G11

Front

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?

Back

Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.

Front

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

Back

Build and maintain sewage treatment plants

Front

What was the purpose of the Ganges Action Plan that begun in 1980's?

Back

To try and clean up the river

Front

What is the MOST LIKELY effect of pollution in the world's most polluted cities, particularly in China?

Back

Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.

Front

What country has polluted their water sources by tossing cremated remains into the river?

Back

India

Front

Why are there not a lot of cities along the banks of the Yellow River in China?

Back

Constant flooding

Front

What are some causes of pollution in the Yangtze River? Select ALL that apply: sewage runoff, industrial runoff, agricultural runoff, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

In India, air pollution is a very serious problem. What is the primary cause of the serious indoor air pollution problem in India?

Back

Cooking and heating with coal and animal waste

Front

How has India's need to develop more industry ended up creating problems along the Ganges River?

Back

Factories along the river dump industrial waste and the chemicals into the river every day.

Front

True or False: There is a high population density in the area of the Himalayan Mountains and the Taklimaken Desert.

Back

False