Environmental Issues in India and China

What is one of the most serious environmental problems in India?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

What has contributed to the heavy air pollution in many parts of India?

• Rapid growth of cities and development of industry

• Extensive planting of trees

• Strict environmental laws

• Decrease in the number of automobiles

What is responsible for almost 70 percent of the air pollution in some urban areas of India?

• Factory waste

• Water vapor

• Automobile emissions

• Noise pollution

Why has it been difficult for the Indian government to enforce laws that might improve the country's air quality?

• Many people in India are wealthy

• There is no air pollution in India

• Many people in India are poor and rely on open fires and other cheap sources of fuel

• The government does not recognize air pollution as an issue

What was a concern for athletes going to compete in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?

• The quality of the food

• The quality of the water

• The quality of the air

• The quality of the accommodation

What is a leading cause of death in China that can be tied to long exposure to air pollution?

• Respiratory and heart diseases

• Infectious diseases

• Accidents

• Genetic disorders

What environmental problem is exacerbated by airborne pollution in China?

• Earthquakes

• Acid rain

• Tsunamis

• Sandstorms

What harmful effect does acid rain have?

What action was taken by the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau before the 2008 Olympics to improve air quality?

• They increased automobile traffic.

• They established new factories.

• They temporarily closed many factories.

• They ignored the air pollution issues.

By how much were major air pollutants reduced as a result of the actions taken before the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?

• 25 percent

• 35 percent

• 45 percent

• 55 percent