China and Iindia Pollution

SS7G10 The student will discuss environmental

issues across Southern and Eastern Asia.

a. Describe the causes and effects of pollution on the
Yangtze and Ganges Rivers.

b. Describe the causes and effects of air pollution and
flooding in India and China.

Multiple Choice

What is the main topic that SS7G10 covers in the curriculum?

• Historical events of Southern and Eastern Asia

• Environmental issues across Southern and Eastern Asia

• Cultural practices in Southern and Eastern Asia

• Economic development in Southern and Eastern Asia

Multiple Choice

Which rivers' pollution causes and effects are students expected to describe according to SS7G10?

• Nile and Amazon Rivers

• Mississippi and Thames Rivers

• Yangtze and Ganges Rivers

• Danube and Volga Rivers

Multiple Choice

What environmental issues are students required to describe the causes and effects of in India and China?

• Deforestation and desertification

• Air pollution and flooding

• Overfishing and water scarcity

• Biodiversity loss and soil erosion

What is pollution?

Pollution is the
introduction of a
contaminant into the
environment.

Types of pollution include:
●Water
●Air-

https://youtu.be/Uknsq8vbBg
g?feature=shared

●Soil

Pollution of the Yangtze River

Causes include –

●Sewage runoff
●Industrial runoff
●Agricultural runoff

(http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/about_freshwater/fre
shwater_problems/river_decline/10_rivers_risk/yangtze/yan
gtze_threats/)

http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=391

http://www.evergladeshub.com/nature/
Pgen.htm

Multiple Choice

What are the causes of pollution in the Yangtze River according to the image?

• Deforestation and mining

• Sewage runoff, industrial runoff, and agricultural runoff

• Overfishing and dam construction

• Air pollution and global warming

Pollution of the Yangtze River

Effects include –

● Dead zones
● Lack of drinkable water
● Deformities in animals
● Multiple health issues

(http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=391#3301)

http://laowaiblog.com/pollution-in-c
hina/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URLriIJASV8

Multiple Choice

What are the effects of pollution in the Yangtze River?

• Increased fish populations

• Dead zones

• Improved water quality

• Economic growth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Yangtze River pollution?

• Lack of drinkable water

• Deformities in animals

• Multiple health issues

• Cleaner beaches

Multiple Choice

What is a direct impact of the Yangtze River pollution on human health?

• Enhanced physical fitness

• Multiple health issues

• Better air quality

• Increased lifespan

Pollution of the Ganges River

Causes include –

●Industrial runoff
●Human waste
●Human pollution (trash)
●Bodies-https://youtu.be/Vr

pNOkrJnas?feature=share
d

(http://www.all-about-india.com/Ganges-River-Pollution.html)

http://www.all-about-india.com/Ganges-River-Pollution.html

https://confluence.furman.edu:8443/display/GGY230F10/Lake+
and+Sea+Pollution

Multiple Choice

What are the causes of pollution in the Ganges River according to the learning material?

• Industrial runoff

• Human waste

• Human pollution (trash)

• All of the above

Pollution of the Ganges

Effects include –

●Health issues
●Death
●Lack of drinkable water
●Negative impact on

economy

http://www.all-about-india.com/India-Ganges-River.html

Air Pollution in India

Causes –

●Transportation
●Industry
●Household pollution
●Coal power stations
●Large population

Effects –

●Death (over 2million/year)
●Lung cancer
●Lung infections
●chronic obstructive

pulmonary disease.

http://www.all-about-india.com/India-Air-pollution.html

http://www.thecuttingedgenews.com/index.php?article=11805

http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/environmental-issues-i
n-india.html#.UhEpBm1XNhE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of the pollution of the Ganges?

• Health issues

• Death

• Lack of drinkable water

• Increased tourism

Multiple Choice

What is one of the negative impacts of the Ganges pollution mentioned in the material?

• Improvement in water quality

• Positive impact on economy

• Negative impact on economy

• Enhanced wildlife diversity

Multiple Choice

What is one of the causes of air pollution in India?

• Deforestation

• Transportation

• Solar energy

• Organic farming

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an effect of air pollution in India?

• Increased life expectancy

• Lung cancer

• Improved air quality

• Decreased carbon footprint

Multiple Choice

How many deaths per year in India are attributed to air pollution?

• Over 500,000

• Over 1 million

• Over 2 million

• Over 3 million

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not listed as a cause of air pollution in India?

• Industry

• Large population

• Recycling

• Household pollution

Multiple Choice

What is one of the respiratory diseases caused by air pollution in India?

• Common cold

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Asthma

• Tonsillitis

Air Pollution in China

Causes –
●Rapid economic growth
●Burning coal
●Population growth
●Transportation

Effects –
●Respiratory disease
●Lung cancer
●Asthma
●Brown cloud
●Acid rain

http://www.goldmansachs.com/our-thinking/focus-on/clean-technology-and-renewables/schwartz/index.html?cid=PS_01_46_06_00_00_02_01

http://econews.com.au/news-to-sustain-our-world/china%E2%80%9
9s-56bn-air-pollution-crackdown/

http://www.inautonews.com/total-number-of-cars-in-china-hits-240m-a
s-air-quality-reaches-hazardous-levels#.UhE1v21XNhE

http://www.easterbrook.ca/pmu199/?p=482

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common source of air pollution in urban areas?

• Forests

• Waterfalls

• Factories

• Mountains

Multiple Choice

What is one of the causes of air pollution in China?

• Deforestation

• Rapid economic growth

• Solar energy utilization

• Increased education

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an effect of air pollution in China?

• Improved air quality

• Respiratory disease

• Decreased industrial activity

• Enhanced biodiversity

Multiple Choice

What is another cause of air pollution in China besides rapid economic growth?

• Organic farming

• Burning coal

• Water conservation

• Wind power development

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a health effect of air pollution mentioned in the content?

• Lung cancer

• Common cold

• Improved lung function

• Weight loss

Flooding in India and China

Causes –
●Typhoons
●Monsoons
●Tropical Storms
●Urban development
●Human Oversight

Effects –
●Damage to property
●Loss of property
●Diseases
●Death
●Economic toll
●Landslides

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/07/21/china.floods.three.gorges.dam/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/23/world/asia/india-floods

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of flooding in India and China?

• Earthquakes

• Typhoons

• Monsoons

• Tropical Storms

http://www.cleveland.com/world/index.ssf/2010/08/th
ousands_missing_in_landslide.html

http://english.sina.com/china/p/2012/0625/480306.h
tml

http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttarakhand-f135/massive-flooding-in-uttara
khand-june-2013-a-t198165/3/

Multiple Choice

What is one of the effects of flooding mentioned for India and China?

• Improved infrastructure

• Economic toll

• Increased tourism

• Technological advancements

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an effect of flooding that can directly impact human health?

• Landslides

• Diseases

• Loss of property

• Economic toll