S&E Asia Environmental Issues Quiz

What is a leading cause of air pollution in China?

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning of coal

• Ocean currents

What type of diseases are linked to air pollution in China?

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Respiratory diseases

• Neurological diseases

• Digestive diseases

What is the Asian Brown Cloud?

• A type of storm

• A cloud of air pollution

• A weather pattern

• A natural phenomenon

What season in India is associated with increased flooding?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumnal

• Monsoon

What is a suggested method to reduce pollution in the Yangtze (Chang Jiang) and Ganges Rivers?

• Building more dams

• Enforcing environmental regulations

• Increasing industrial output

• Expanding urban areas

Which mountain range has been a major barrier to trade between Southern and Eastern Asia and the rest of Asia?

• Andes

• Rockies

• Himalayas

• Alps

Which two major deserts are located in Southern and Eastern Asia?

• Sahara and Kalahari

• Taklimakan and Gobi

• Mojave and Sonoran

• Atacama and Patagonian

Why is investing in renewable energy important for governments?

• To increase reliance on fossil fuels

• To reduce reliance on fossil fuels (oil, gas)

• To decrease energy production

• To increase air pollution

What is the purpose of developing early warning systems according to the text?

• To increase flooding

• To help people prepare for flooding

• To reduce water supply

• To increase air pollution

How have mountains impacted trade between Southern and Eastern Asia and the rest of Asia?

• They have facilitated easy trade routes

• They have made trade difficult

• They have no impact on trade

• They have increased trade significantly