Wes - SS test

How many of the world's volcanoes are in the Ring of Fire?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 20%

What happens if a volcano erupts?

• Spews lava, rocks and toxic smoke

• Many people could die

• could cause earthquakes and a tsunami

• All of the answers

What are advantages of volcanoes?

• good soil

• good soil and land is created

• land is created

• Animals breathe in toxins and die reducing poulations

What do you nee to bring along if you want to climb Mount Everest?

What is a Sherpa?

• Jacket

• Hat

• A guide

• Gloves

Why is it dangerous to climb Mount Everest?

• Very cold climate

• limited oxygen

• difficult to climb

• All of the above

Why is the Ganges River important?

• Religion - burials wash away sins

• bathing

• cooking, farming, drinking

• Answers A and C

What environmental problem is the Ganges River facing?

• Too many people swimming in it

• Too many sharks present

• oil slicks

• Water pollution - trash, waste, sewage, animal remains

What is being done about the problem in the Ganges river?

• Government is fining factories who dump waste

• Sewage plants are being built

• Answers A and B

• The government is draining the entire river

What is the most important reason for pollution in China?

• Too much trash

• Too many cars

• Too many people

• Coal burning