Environmental Concerns in Asia

Learn about Asia's environmental challenges! Sort pollution facts by country and define key terms.

Sort each statement about environmental issues to the country in which it occurs. India In rural areas, the use of open cook fires and the burning of dung cakes for fuel has contributed to air pollution. The changing winds that bring in seasonal monsoons contribute to flooding in this country. Ritual practices such as bathing and scattering the ashes of cremated bodies has contributed to water pollution. The Asian Brown Cloud is responsible for shifting natural monsoon patterns and contributing to climate change. China To limit the burning of coal to create electricity, this country built the Three Gorges dam to provide clean-energy hydroelectric power. The major river of this nation is not as heavily populated as other rivers because of its deadly and frequent floods. The poor air quality in this country nearly prevented it from hosting the 2008 Olympic games. Both China and India Respiratory disease caused by breathing polluted air affects millions in this nation. Industrial waste and agricultural run-off are major causes of water pollution. Industry and automobile emissions are linked to air pollution in this massively populated nation. A number of illnesses are linked to the consumption of contaminated water. Match the term to the definition. run-off Water that moves across the land surface and into streams and rivers chemical fertilizers any substance used to enhance the soil for growing purposes; runoff can pollute the water table cremation the practice of burning bodies sewage The water and human wastes that are washed down sinks, toilets, and showers sanitation maintaining a clean condition in order to promote hygiene and prevent disease industrial referring to the use of factories and emission-producing machinery contamination The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. "It is estimated that 80% of all _ is untreated and flows directly into the India's rivers, making it a major source of water pollution. "Which answer BEST goes into the blank in the prompt? pesticides mining surplus raw sewage erosion This photograph is from the Oshiwara River in Mumbai, India. What would be the MOST likely impact from this type of pollution? global warming outbreak of cholera decreased precipation decreased crop production Which of China's rivers is most susceptible to deadly floods? Chang Jiang Yangtze Huang He Ganges Which of China's rivers supports over 185 towns and is vulnerable to the overgrowth of blue-algae due to chemical and industrial runoff? Yellow River Chang Jiang River Huang He River Ganges River