SS7G10 Environmental Problems in India and China

The Ganges River in ________ is a sacred part of the Hindu religion.

Much of the pollution in the Ganges River comes from ________ poured into the river every day.

Hindus believe they will have a peaceful journey to the next life if their ashes are thrown in the Ganges River. Families who cannot afford cremation will often put the ________ of their loved one in the river.

________ carcasses are often tossed into the Ganges River, adding to the dangerous pollution problem.

About 7% of the world's population lives along the Chang Jiang River in ________.

Billions of tons of chemicals and ________ from agriculture, industry, and people are poured into the Chang Jiang River every year.

Water pollution prevents many Chinese from having safe ________ water.

The burning of ________ fuels like coal and petroleum is a major cause of air pollution in China and India.

The Taj Mahal in ________ is growing yellow from pollution.

The World Bank says that ________ is home to 16 of the world's 20 most polluted cities.