Rivers - Mostra Cultural 2024

Danube was considered dead in the 1.______, after 2._______, due to severe pollution.

• • 1. 20th century

  • 2. World War II,

• • 1. 20th century

  • 2. World War I,

• 1. 18h century

  • 2. Industrial Revolution

• 1. 1. 19th century

  2. 2. American Civil War

Why was it considered dead?

• Due to industrial pollution.

• Due to intensive agriculture sewage discharge, pesticides, and toxic waste.

• Due to industrial pollution, pesticides, and toxic waste.

• All of them.

• When did Danube revitalization begin?

• • Efforts began with the Danube River Protection Convention in 1994, with continuous improvements since then.

• • Efforts began with the Danube River Protection Conference in 2004, with continuous improvements since then.

• • Efforts began with the Danube River Protection Document in 2014 with continuous improvements since then.

• • Efforts began with the Danube River Protection Collaboration in 1984, with continuous improvements since then.

Los Angeles River was considered dead in the ______.

• In the 1930s-40s.

• In the 1940-50s.

• In the 1950-60s.

• In the 1960-70s.

• The river was channelized due to ________ and its natural ecosystem was lost.

• • urban growth

• rural improvement

• urban decline

• rural decline

Only one of the statements is correct.

• • In the late 18th century, the Cuyahoga River was so polluted it was considered biologically "dead."

• • In the late 18th century, the Los Angeles was so polluted it was considered biologically "dead."

• • In the late 19th century, the Chicago River was so polluted it was considered biologically "dead."

• • In the late 17th century, the Charles River was so polluted it was considered biologically "dead."

Which river, once heavily polluted, has been revitalized and is now a symbol of environmental recovery in London?

• Hudson River

• Seine River

• River Thames

• Danube River

Which river in the United States, once suffering from severe pollution due to industrial waste, is now much cleaner after decades of restoration efforts?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

The Rhine River, which flows through several European countries, has been significantly revitalized. Which country took the lead in the river’s cleanup after a major chemical spill in 1986?

• Germany
  
  
  

• Switzerland

• France

• Netherlands

Which river in Brazil has undergone revitalization efforts to restore its ecosystem and improve the quality of life for nearby residents, particularly in São Paulo?

• Capivari River

• Tietê River

• Sorocaba River

• Tamanduatei River