South East Asia Geography and Environmental Issues

_______________________ are seasonal winds that blow moisture into India and other South Asian countries.

• typhoons

• cyclones

• monsoons

• tsunamis

It is estimated that 80% of all __________ is untreated and flows directly into the India's rivers, making it a major source of water pollution. Which answer BEST goes into the blank in the prompt?

• erosion

• raw sewage

• pesticides

• mining surplus

Which video focuses on the geography of Southeast Asia?

• The Geography and Cultures of South East Asia Volume 01

• All of the above

• The Geography & Cultures of Southeast Asia

• World geography: Geography of south east asia

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the above' because all the listed videos focus on the geography of Southeast Asia.

Incorporating Data to See Patterns in Maps: Why do geographers use data and information to see patterns in maps?

• To create artistic maps

• To understand historical events

• To identify trends and connections between locations

• To measure the distance between cities and states

Label sources of pollution in the Ganges River in India.

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g

b

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Coal-burning electricity plants

Clean and treated water

Industrial waste from factories

Dead bodies due to religious rites

Air pollution and vehicle emissions

Agricultural runoff and pesticides

Raw sewage from villages along the river

Water pollution on the Ganges is caused by _____.

• volcanic eruptions in the Himalaya

• monsoon rains

• loess that blows across the Thar Desert

• sewage, factory waste, and increased runoff from fertilizers

Which of the following countries is not part of Southeast Asia?

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• India

• Malaysia

The Mekong River flows through all of the following countries except:

• Laos

• Cambodia

• Myanmar

• Thailand

Which Southeast Asian country is known for its thousands of islands and is the largest archipelago in the world?

• Philippines

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Thailand

What is the primary environmental concern associated with the deforestation of the rainforests in Southeast Asia?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increased tourism

• Urban development

• Improved agriculture