Unit 5 S.E Asia

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

Which desert?

• Thar Desert
• Gobi Desert

Which river?

• Huang He
• Chang Jiang

Which sea?

• Sea of Japan
• Yellow Sea

Which country?

• Japan
• China

Which sea?

• Yellow Sea
• East China Sea

Which body of water?

• Chang Jiang
• South China Sea

Which location?

• Himalaya Mountains
• Gobi Desert

What team is from Atlanta

• Bucks
• Hawks
• Hornets
• Spurs