Environmental Issues in Southeast Asia

Where does the Yangtze River begin?

• Tibetan Plateau

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayas

• Yellow Sea

How many miles does the Yangtze River flow?

• 2,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

What is a major source of pollution in the Yangtze River?

• Natural disasters

• Chemicals and waste from agriculture, industry, and humans

• Volcanic eruptions

• Forest fires

What effect does pollution have on the cities along the Yangtze River?

• It increases tourism

• It puts all of the cities at risk

• It improves fishing

• It reduces population

What is arsenic, as mentioned in the context of Yangtze River pollution?

• A type of fish

• A poisonous chemical

• A fertilizer

• A plant

Which country does the Yangtze River flow through?

• India

• Russia

• China

• Mongolia

How much waste is poured into the Ganges River every day?

• 1 million tons

• 2 million tons

• 500,000 tons

• 10 million tons

What is the Ganges River nicknamed?

• The Blue River

• Mother Ganges

• The Sacred Stream

• The Holy Water

What have Indians built along the Ganges to help reduce pollution?

• Dams

• Water parks

• Sewage and water treatment plants

• Shopping centers

Which of the following best describes the population density of the Ganges River basin?

• Sparsely populated

• Densely populated

• Uninhabited

• Only rural areas