Southern and Eastern Pollution

Which of the following is NOT a cause of air pollution in India and China?

• Coal-burning factories

• Homes burning coal for heating purposes

• Automobile emissions

• Flooding during monsoon season

The leading cause of death in China is from diseases caused by air pollution.

• True

• False

Burning coal and other fossil fuels causes _________, which has destroyed forests (p. 267).

• acid rain

• lightning storms

• nuclear disasters

• shorter life expectancy

Which of the following is a major source of air pollution in Southern and Eastern Asia?

• A) Industrial emissions

• B) Solar power plants

• C) Wind turbines

• D) Hydroelectric dams

What is a common effect of air pollution on human health in Eastern Asia?

• A) Improved lung function

• B) Respiratory diseases

• C) Enhanced vision

• D) Increased energy levels

Which country in Eastern Asia has implemented strict air quality control measures to combat pollution?

• A) Japan

• B) North Korea

• C) Mongolia

• D) Laos

What is the primary cause of water pollution in Southern Asia?

• A) Agricultural runoff

• B) Wind erosion

• C) Solar radiation

• D) Urban noise

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation in Southern Asia related to pollution?

• A) Increased biodiversity

• B) Soil erosion

• C) Enhanced rainfall

• D) Decreased carbon emissions

What type of pollution is most commonly associated with the burning of fossil fuels in Eastern Asia?

• A) Noise pollution

• B) Light pollution

• C) Air pollution

• D) Thermal pollution

Which Southern Asian river is heavily polluted due to industrial waste?

• A) Amazon

• B) Ganges

• C) Nile

• D) Mississippi