AKS 50 & 51 Review

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Why are the Himalayas called the “roof of the world”?

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The world’s highest mountains are found in this area.

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Why is the Yangtze River so important to the population and economy of China?

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It supplies millions of people with water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses.

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Which is the MOST likely reason for the high population density in the northeastern part of India? Options: there is little pollution there, the Ganges River is in the region, most of the factories are located in that region, most people want to live close to the Himalaya Mountains

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the Ganges River is in the region

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Which of these would have the BIGGEST impact on the interaction between India and China? the Three Gorges Dam, the Himalaya Mountains, the flooding of the Indus River, the pollution of the Ganges River

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the Himalaya Mountains

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How has the Indian practice of cremating their dead been a problem for the Ganges River?

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The bodies of dead animals, as well as the ashes of human beings, have been placed in the river causing pollution.

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Why has the Indian government had such a hard time making much progress in cleaning up the Ganges River?

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India’s combination of growing population and run-off from farming makes it hard to see much progress in controlling pollution.

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What are some of the main causes of high levels of nitrogen in the waters of the Yangtze River?

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The chemicals used in fertilizers run from the fields into the river.

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Why are India’s urban areas having a problem with air pollution?

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The rapidly growing population, heavy industry, and thousands of automobiles have caused the problem.

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How is air pollution a problem in rural areas in India?

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Millions of people cook over wood or coal fire.

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Why has the Indian government had problems reducing air pollution?

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They do not want to slow economic growth.