U4 SEA Geo Quiz

India

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Japan

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South Korea

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Bay of Bengal

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South China Sea

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Ganges River

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In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and ritual bathing in its waters is practiced by an estimated 60,000 people per day. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of this practice?

• Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.
• Tourism in the area has increased, and many new settlements are being established along the river.
• The government has passed laws to restrict access to the water to discourage pollution and contamination
• The government of India has worked to dam the river flow so people can practice ritual bathing without contaminating the water.

Which of the following is a solution to water pollution?

• burn cleaner fuels
• Build and maintain sewage treatment plants
• limit driving
• burn all the trash

What was the purpose of the Ganges Action Plan that begun in 1980's?

• To try and clean up the river
• To bring an end to the cremations
• Replanting trees along the rivers
• To end using the river for drinking water

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