What geographical feature forms the northern border of India and creates a natural barrier to invasion?

• The Arabian Sea

• The Himalayas

• The Indian Ocean

• The Bay of Bengal

Which river in India is an important water source and considered sacred to the Hindu people?

• Nile

• Yangtze

• Ganges

• Yellow

Approximately how many people rely on the Ganges River for drinking, bathing, cooking, and transportation?

• Over 200 million

• Over 300 million

• Over 400 million

• Over 500 million

Which country is passing laws that ban basement apartments due to the dangers caused by flooding?

• China

• North Korea

• South Korea

• Japan

Which of the following is NOT a cause of pollution of the Ganges River?

• Human waste

• Agricultural waste

• Yellow silt

• Industrial waste

What do cities along the Ganges River do that contributes to its pollution?

• They recycle waste effectively

• They use the river for drinking water only

• They pour millions of gallons of sewage into the river

• They prevent any waste from entering the river

Air pollution in China can result in the formation of ________________ which can damage buildings.

• flooding

• acid rain

• monsoons

• earthquakes

According to Hindu beliefs, what ensures a peaceful journey to the next life?

• Sailing the Ganges

• Drinking water from the Ganges

• Scattering ashes in the Ganges

• Crossing the Ganges

Why do some people place bodies in the Ganges instead of cremating them?

• Because it is a quicker process

• Due to the lack of space for cremation

• Because it is considered more sacred

• Due to poverty and the high cost of cremation

What is the Ganges River highly polluted with?

• Tree limbs

• Dangerous bacteria

• Sunken ships

• Acid rain