SS7G10 Environmental Problems in India and China

The Ganges River in (a)   is a sacred part of the Hindu religion.

Much of the pollution in the Ganges River comes from (a)   poured into the river every day.

Hindus believe they will have a peaceful journey to the next life if their ashes are thrown in the Ganges River. Families who cannot afford cremation will often put the (a)   of their loved one in the river.

(a)   carcasses are often tossed into the Ganges River, adding to the dangerous pollution problem.

About 7% of the world's population lives along the Chang Jiang River in (a)   .

Billions of tons of chemicals and (a)   from agriculture, industry, and people are poured into the Chang Jiang River every year.

Water pollution prevents many Chinese from having safe (a)   water.

The burning of (a)   fuels like coal and petroleum is a major cause of air pollution in China and India.

The Taj Mahal in (a)   is growing yellow from pollution.

The World Bank says that (a)   is home to 16 of the world's 20 most polluted cities.