Environmental Issues of China and India - Practice

Which of these is the MOST LIKELY contributor to "acid rain"?

• cars that run on gasoline

• ranches that raise cattle

• erosion from desertification

• power plants that burn coal

China's massive and rapid industrialization since the 1990s has resulted in

• an end to the Communist party

• an increase healthcare conditions

• a decrease in international gas prices

• significant and widespread air pollution

Which is the MAIN cause of China's water and air pollution problems?

• lack of government regulation

• overpopulation

• global warming

• factories and industries

Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these?

• air pollution

• nuclear waste

• soil depletion

• water pollution

India has the second highest population in Asia. Which country has the HIGHEST population?

• China

• Japan

• Russia

• Pakistan

The Yellow River (Huang He) is sometimes referred to as "China's Sorrow"

• It was the site of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989.

• Flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time.

• It has re-routed to force people to follow the Communist government.

• The river became dry after construction of the Three Gorges Dam.

The Yellow River (Huang He) does not contain as many cities along its banks as other rivers in China. Why do you think this is the case?

• It is found entirely in a desert.

• It was re-routed by the Communist government in 1950.

• It was controlled by warlords until 1949.

• It is plagued by rapid currents and constant flooding.

Seasons in South Asia depend MOSTLY on

• cyclones

• hurricanes

• monsoons

• tornadoes

It is estimated that 80% of all _________ is untreated and flows directly into India's rivers, causing pollution.

• erosion

• raw sewage

• pesticides

• mining surplus