SE Asia Environmental Features

the introduction of a contaminant into the environment

• pollution

• ganges

• flooding

• yangtze

What are some types of pollution?

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• water

• air

• soil

• food

What are some causes of pollution in the Yangtze River?

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• sewage runoff

• industrial runoff

• agricultural runoff

• shopping centers

What are some effects of pollution in the Yangtze River?

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• dead zones

• a lack of drinkable water

• health issues in both humans and animals

• river is drying up

What are some causes of pollution in the Ganges River?

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• industrial runoff

• human waste

• human pollution and bodies

• sewage

What are some effects of pollution in the Ganges River?

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• health issues and death

• a lack of drinkable water

• a negative impact on the economy

• a sleeping disorder

What are some causes of air pollution in India?

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• transportation and coal power stations

• industry and household pollution

• large population

• runoff

What are some effects of air pollution in India?

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• death

• lung cancer and infections

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• a negative impact on the economy

What are some causes of air pollution in China?

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• rapid economic growth

• burning coal and transportation

• population growth

• runoff

What are some effects of air pollution in China?

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• asthma and respiratory diseases

• lung cancer

• brown clouds and acid rain

• a negative impact on the economy