SS7G10: Environmental Issues SE Asia

Which contributes to air pollution problems in China?

• the shrinking population

• use of coal-burning power plants for energy

• the gradual drop in the number of new factories

• lack of automobiles and trucks in rural areas

When Beijing, China was awarded the 2008 Olympics, which environmental issue was a big concern for many athletes?

• the city's air pollution

• lack of fresh drinking water

• temperatures would be too hot in the summer in China

• heavy seasonal rains that come to China in the summer

Why did China restrict the use of cars and close factories in Beijing in 2008?

• To help clean up the Yangtze River

• To improve air quality before the Olympics

• To prevent flooding in rural areas of China

• To try to slow economic growth

Which is a leading cause of death in China?

• skin cancer

• respiratory and heart disease

• injuries from automobile accidents

• injuries related to industrial and factory accidents

What is the most important river in India?

• Yellow River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

• Dubai River

Why do so many of the people of India live in the Ganges River Valley?

• The river provides fertile soil for farming

• The Ganges River is the only source of fresh water in India

• There are few other places in India where people can find work

• They live among the Ganges River to keep away from polluted industrial areas

Why is the Ganges River polluted?

• Untreated sewage pours into it

• Animal carcasses are thrown in it

• Trash is thrown in it

• All the above

What do Hindus believe about the ritual bathing in the Ganges River?

• 1. It purifies the body and the soul

• 1. It brings good luck.

• 1. It ensures a good crop.

• 1. It guarantees the soul a place in paradise.

How has India's push for industrial development created problems along the Ganges River?

• Factories dump industrial waste into the river, polluting it daily

• Factories alongside the river release harmless chemicals into the water regularly.

• The river becomes cleaner due to factories depositing waste, aiding its purification

• Industrial facilities near the river help maintain its pristine condition by regularly filtering the water

In what ways has the traditional Indian custom of cremation posed challenges for the ecological health of the Ganges River?

• The practice of cremation in India helps to purify the river by releasing natural minerals

• Cremating the dead in India improves the river's ecosystem by providing nutrients to aquatic life

• Cremating the deceased in India has only a slight impact on the river's condition

• The disposal of deceased animals and human remains in the river contributes to its pollution