River - Mostra Cultural 2024

The Thames River, which flows through London, was heavily polluted until major clean-up efforts began in the 1950s. What is a key feature of its revitalization?

• • Construction of more bridges

• • Increase in fish populations

• • Increase in shipping traffic

• • Decrease in recreational activities

Which river in India has undergone efforts to reduce pollution through the National River Ganga Plan?

• • Yamuna River

• • Ganges River

• • Brahmaputra River

• • Godavari River

The cleanup of which river in Brazil, known for its biodiversity, has included measures to combat industrial pollution?

• • São Francisco River

• • Paraná River

• • Tietê River

• • Amazon River

Which river in China has been revitalized through a major national policy to reduce pollution and promote eco-friendly development?

• • Yangtze River

• • Yellow River

• • Liao River

• • Mekong River

What significant effect did the cleanup of the Cuyahoga River in Ohio have on its local ecosystem?

• • Increase in local fishing activities

• • Return of wildlife, including birds and fish

• • Expansion of industrial areas

• • Decrease in water quality

Which European river is known for its successful cleanup efforts that have led to the return of otters and fish species?

• • Seine River

• • Danube River

• • Loire River

• • Rhine River

The revitalization of American which river involved the removal of dams to restore natural flow and improve water quality?

• • Mississippi River

• • Sacramento River

• • Willamette River

• • Columbia River

Which city’s river revitalization program includes the restoration of wetlands to filter pollutants?

• New York City

• • New York City

• • Chicago

• • San Francisco

• • Seattle

Which river is often cited as an example of successful revitalization in urban areas due to community involvement?

• • Hudson River

• • Los Angeles River

• • Potomac River

• • Chicago River

The health of which river improved significantly after the introduction of stringent environmental regulations in Germany?

• • Elbe River

• • Danube River

• • Rhine River

• • Oder River