WorksheetsSE Asia Pollution/Environmental Issues Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
How has agriculture contributed to the decline of the Chang Jiang's water quality?
Clearing land for farming has caused acid rain
The fertilizers used by farmers contaminate the river.
Livestock drink from the river and spread their diseases
Irrigation of farmland has reduced the water level in the river
Which of the following is the MOST directly tied to the pollution of the Ganges River?
deforestation
poor air quality
the spread of disease
a lack of fertile soil
Why is the pollution of the Chang Jiang a significant problem in China?
economy depends on its international tourism
economy depends on its freshwater fishing
the river is the main source of drinking water
the river is the main source of hydropower
Which is the main cause of pollution in the Ganges River?
dense automobile traffic near the river
garbage and sewage dumped into the river
air pollution from factories built next to the river
the destruction of forests along the banks of the river
Which of the following is NOT a major source of pollution in the Ganges River?
household waste
industrial byproducts
religious rituals performed in the river
transboundary pollution from China
What is the biggest cause of environmental problems in India?
meeting the needs of the growing population
saltwater intrusion into coastal agricultural areas
deforestation in the mountains of southern India
the effects of acid rain in the fertile Punjab region
What is the MAIN cause of air pollution in China and India?
the burning of fossil fuels
deforestation
the use of nuclear power
desertification
What are the three most significant sources of pollution to the Chang Jiang in China?
nuclear waste, medical waste, and domestic sewage
industrial discharge, nuclear waste, and medical waste
agricultural runoff, medical waste, and industrial discharge
agricultural runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial discharge
What effect does the flow of large amounts of fertilizer and sewage have on the Yangtze?
germs grow in the river causing people to get sick
large plants grow on the shore that block access to the river
it settles on the bottom causing the river to become too shallow
algae grows on the top blocking sunlight below
Why are some species native to the Ganges River, such as the Ganges river dolphin, becoming endangered?
The river frequently floods
The river is heavily polluted
The river contains many invasive species
The river is suffering from saltwater intrusion.
What is one consequence of China's rapid industrialization?
Many nations refuse to trade with China due to its high rate of pollution.
The level of air pollution in many Chinese cities is dangerously unsafe.
China has nearly exhausted its natural resource supply.
China's agricultural sector has contracted significantly.
How has India attempted to address the pollution of the Ganges River?
by regulating commercial fishing
by building sewage treatment plants
by restricting when people can drive
by importing food from other countries
All of the following are negative effects of monsoons and flooding in Southern and Eastern Asia EXCEPT
increase in agricultural production
mudslides and land slides
drought when the monsoon season is late
death and destruction when the monsoons are strong
Which of the following describe causes for air pollution in India and China? (Select 3)
Increased amounts of industrial emissions.
Untreated sewage being dumped in the Yangtze and Ganges Rivers.
Increased amounts of car emissions.
The flooding of the Ganges and Yellow Rivers due to monsoons.
The burning of fossil fuels for power.
India's fertile land and water supplies are some of its resources. Which statement is supported by this fact?
Mining is the most important part of the Indian economy.
Few of India's largest cities are located along the Ganges River.
Most Indians make their living through farming and agriculture
Most Indians live in the hilly northern regions
Based on the map of India, which statement is MOST LIKELY correct?
The living conditions in the southern tip of India are inhospitable.
The northern and eastern regions of India are rich in resources.
The climate of northwestern India attracts many visitors to the region.
There is a lack of fertile farmland along the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
What accounts for the population distribution illustrated in the map?
The desert is in the west and the rivers are in the east
The deserts are in the west and the Himalayas are in the east
The Yellow river is in the west and the Yangtze is in the east
The Gobi Desert is in the west and the Taklimakan is in the east
Based on this information, which statement about the Korean Peninsula is MOST LIKELY correct?
North Korea produces more agricultural goods than South Korea.
More tourists visit North Korea than South Korea each year
The population of South Korea is greater than that of North Korea.
There is a very low population density along South Korea's coastlines.
