SS7G10 Environmental Issues of SE Asia

Which two Asian nations are facing the GREATEST problems with air and water pollution?

• India and Japan
• Japan and China
• India and China
• Taiwan and India

 What are the causes of air pollution in India?

• rapidly growing population
• heavy industry
• exhaust from automobiles
• all of the above

An increase in industrial activity along with increased use of automobiles in India and China the last several decades has caused an increase the severity of which major environmental problem?

• flooding
• air pollution
• deforestation
• desertification

A recent air quality study conducted by the World Health Organization showed that 7 of 10 of the world's most polluted cities are in China. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of such pollution on the people of China?

• The Chinese population is moving from urban to rural areas to escape the pollution.
• Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.
• The Chinese government is cooperating with the United Nations to solve the pollution problem.
• The water sources of the nation are being severely damaged as a result of the air pollution.

What is a solution to air pollution?

• burn cleaner fuels
• clear silt from rivers and lakes
• encourage use of fertilizers in farming
• build dams to contain water

 In South Asia, air pollution is a very serious problem. What is the primary cause of the serious indoor air pollution problem in South Asia?

• Improper sanitary procedures
• Lack of green cleaning products
• Too many people in the cities
• Cooking and heating with coal and animal waste

 This map is showing what important climate feature of India?

• Typhoons
• Monsoon patterns
• cyclones
• drought

Why are the monsoons important to the people of India?

• Monsoons bring cold weather
• They bring rain for crops
• They give people an opportunity to build new homes
• Because they make it easy to raise cattle

The Yellow River (Huang He River) is sometimes referred to as "China's Sorrow." What would be the BEST explanation for this nickname?

• It was the site of the Communist Revolution in 1949.
• Flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time.
• It has re-routed to force people to follow the Communist government.
• The Yellow River became dry after construction of the Three Gorges Dam.

Which of these is MOST impacted by the construction of the Three Gorges Dam?

• Volga River
• Ganges River
• Yangtze River
• Indus River