Pollution in SE Asia

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In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and ritual bathing in its waters is practiced by an estimated 60,000 people per day. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of this practice?

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Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.

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Which of the following is a solution to water pollution? burn cleaner fuels, Build and maintain sewage treatment plants, limit driving, burn all the trash

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Build and maintain sewage treatment plants

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What was the purpose of the Ganges Action Plan that begun in 1980's?

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To try and clean up the river

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Which two Asian nations are facing the GREATEST problems with air and water pollution? Options: India and Japan, Japan and China, India and China, Taiwan and India

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India and China

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What is the MOST LIKELY effect of pollution in the world's most polluted cities in China?

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Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.

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How do farms contribute to water pollution?

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fertilizers and pesticides have chemicals that run off into water sources

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What country has polluted their water sources by tossing cremated remains into the river?

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India