South/East Asia Environmental Issues Test Prep

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Which river is nicknamed "China's Sorrow" because it has caused more deaths than any other river?

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Huang He (Yellow River)

Front

Which of the following is NOT a main use of the Yangtze River? fishing, hydroelectric power, cargo transportation, irrigation

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fishing

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China created a temporary environmental protection agency in 2008 for what purpose? Options: control water pollution along the Yangtze River, reduce air pollution in Beijing, build dams to help reduce flooding & provide fresh water, create a mass transportation system to reduce pollutants

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reduce air pollution in Beijing

Front

Which of the following is a leading cause of death in both India and China?
respiratory disease,
skin cancer,
unclean water,
automobile accidents

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respiratory disease

Front

Which is a cause of air pollution in India, but not in China? factories burning coal, automobile pollution, cooking on open indoor fires, rapid population growth

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cooking on open indoor fires

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Which two things have the Chinese government done to improve river pollution in China?

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built water treatment facilities and sanitary landfills

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Both India and China struggle with flooding due to monsoons. What has happened in China to make the problem worse?

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logging and draining wetlands

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Which of the following is not a PRIMARY use of the Ganges River in India? tourism, farming, transportation, religious rituals

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tourism

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Why have Hindu religious practices caused a problem with the Ganges River?

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Human remains, ashes and other debris have caused pollution.

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What has caused air pollution to be a growing problem in the rural areas in India?

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The primary method of cooking is using open fires that burn coal, wood, & dung leading to the brown cloud.