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WorksheetsS4 4th Term Geography Examination Revision
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which one below is NOT the four major types of air polluants in the ZDR?
Ozone
Sulphur Dioxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Fine and respirable suspended particulates
The THREE major sources of air pollutants in the ZDR are:
Manufacturing industries
Commercial activities
Electricity Generation
Transport
Farming
The air pollutant sources involve the burning of (a) fuels (e.g. coal and diesel oil) for power.
(T/F) Air pollution is more serious in the central and western parts of the ZDR, i.e. Guangzhou and Foshan, because the industries there burn a lot of fossil fuels for ceramics and construction materials.
True
False
Which of the following are correct descriptions about the air pollution problem in the ZDR?
Less serious in winter
Southerly winds from the sea bring in fresh air
Strong convection currents disperse air pollutants
Heavy rain washes the air pollutants away
(a) metals such as cadmium and mercury are the major water pollutants that mainly come from industrial sewage.
Chemicals and organic matter such as phosphate and nitrate mainly come from _________ and _________ sewage.
Agricultural
Domestic
Industrial
Commercial
Among all, (a) sewage is the most significant source of water pollutants in the ZDR.
Due to the high concentration of ______________ and ____________, river pollution is the most serious near Zhu Jiang Kou in Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan, Shenzhen and Jiangmen.
Agricultural activities
Commercial activities
Industrial activities
Population
(T/F) Rural areas in Shenzhen and Jiangmen has the worst river water quality.
True
False
The river pollution is more serious in __________.
main river channels
small tributaries
Small tributaries' speed of flow and the amount of river flow are ________ and __________ respectively.
slower
faster
small
large
There is a seasonal variation of water pollution problem in the ZDR. It is less serious in summer because heavy rain helps (a) the pollutants in the rivers.
The most polluted offshore waters in the ZDR are found in the estuary of the Zhu Jiang, Shenzhen Bay (also known as (a) Bay) and the waters off Zhuhai.
Soil pollution in the ZDR is the most serious in the _______ part of the ZDR such as Guangzhou and Foshan.
eastern
central
western
Overuse of __________ and ___________ leaves a large amount of chemicals in the soil.
river water
pesticides
fertilizers
herbicides
Overuse of nitrogen or phosphate fertilzers ___1___ soil acidity, ___2___ the pH of the soil.
1. increase 2. lowers
1. increase 2. raise
1. decrease 2. lowers
1. decrease 2. raise
(T/F) Using polluted river water for irrigation pollutes the fields.
True
False
In general, the (a) part of the ZDR is the most polluted area. In terms of air, water and soil quality. This part is the worst in the region.
Which one below is NOT a problem caused when a government puts the importance of economic development above environmental conservation?
Rise in energy usage due to urbanisation
Reduction in agricultural land
Decrease the intensity of farmland
More usage of fertilizers and pesticides
(T/F) Acid rain harms ecosystems as it increases soil acidity and dissolves heavy metals in the soil.
True
False
The image shows the problem of (a) which happens when algal blooms and kill aquatic life.
Select all social costs of environmental problem in the ZDR:
Heavy metals and chemicals are toxic to aquatic life
Harm human health
Badly affect the quality of life
Cause clean water shortage
Select all economic costs of environmental problem in the ZDR:
Acid rain lowers crop yields, damage buildings & water pipes
Haze lowers visibility & hinders transport
Heavy financial burden on the public health system
Raises the property prices
Environmental problems in the ZDR may discourage professionals and tourists to come to the ZDR. This is one of the ___________ costs.
Environmental
Economic
Social
