Q: Social & Environmental Issues in China

What percentage of China's industrial output is produced by factories located along the south and east coasts?

• 30%

• 60%

• 75%

• 50%

What is the main reason for the economic challenges faced by areas in western and central China?

• Lack of natural resources

• High population density

• Expensive transportation of goods

• Low demand for products

What significant change occurred in rural areas of China under the command economy?

• Decrease in life expectancy

• Increase in life expectancy

• Decrease in population

• Increase in unemployment

What is the estimated size of China's "floating population"?

• More than 140 million people

• Less than 100 million people

• About 200 million people

• Approximately 50 million people

Why are children from rural areas less likely than those from urban areas to attend college?

• Colleges are only located in urban areas

• Rural areas have better job opportunities

• Parents cannot afford the fees for schooling

• Rural schools offer higher quality education

What was a significant change in family dynamics due to the one-child policy in China?

• Families preferred to have at least two sons

• Many daughters began to support their elderly parents

• Couples were required to have one daughter

• All children were sent to school equally

What is a major issue faced by women in China as mentioned in the text?

• Women have equal job opportunities as men

• More women than men are illiterate

• Women are not allowed to work

• All women are required to attend school

According to the text, what contributes to the severe air pollution in Chinese cities?

• Low number of vehicles

• Extensive forestation

• Emissions from cars, buses, and coal-burning electricity plants

• Strict environmental regulations

What action did the Chinese government take to address pollution during the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

• They increased the number of industrial plants

• They banned all vehicles from the city

• They closed industrial plants one month before the Olympics

• They relocated the Olympics to another city

What is the primary purpose of the Three Gorges Dam along the Chang River in China?

• To increase air pollution

• To provide a habitat for wildlife

• To produce clean hydroelectricity

• To promote tourism