Definitions
Causes (China)
Effects(China)
Causes (India)
Effects (India)
100

This happens when harmful substances enter the air

Air Pollution

100

Dumping of waste and chemicals from ___________ causes river pollution

Factories

100

River pollution leads to ecosystems being ___________

Damaged

100

What is one cause of flooding in India?

Heavy monsoon rains, overflowing rivers, tropical storms, or poor drainage.

100

What are the THREE major environmental problems in the final challenge?
 

Flooding, water pollution, and air pollution.

200

River in INDIA

Ganges River

200
When farmers use pesticides and rain washes it away into the soil, it is called ___________ __________

Agricultural Runoff

200

Name TWO effects of flooding.

Damaged homes/buildings, destroyed crops, damaged roads/bridges, displaced people, school/road closures, contamination, or economic losses.

200

Name one cause of pollution in the Ganges River.

  • Untreated sewage
  • Industrial waste
  • Agricultural runoff
  • Trash
  • Religious and cultural activities near the river
200

Name one effect of pollution in the Ganges River.

  • Make water unsafe
  • Harm fish and wildlife
  • Damage ecosystems
  • Affect farming
  • Create health risks for people who use the water
300

A problem that affects the natural environment and can also affect people, animals, and communities

Environmental Issue

300

Fishermen are effected by river pollution because their ___________ & ____________ are effected

Shipping and Transportation
300

Name one effect of pollution in the Yangtze River.

  • Make water unsafe or harder to treat
  • Harm fish and other wildlife
  • Damage ecosystems
  • Affect farming and fishing
  • Create health concerns for people who depend on the river
300

Name two causes of air pollution in India

  • Factories
  • Coal-burning power plants
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Burning fuels
300

What is air pollution?

Air pollution happens when harmful substances enter the air.

400

This happens when water covers land that is normally dry. 

Flooding

400

Name one cause of pollution in the Yangtze River.

  • Factories
  • Agricultural runoff
  •  Cities and sewage
  • Trash and waste
  • Shipping and transportation
400

Name two effects of air pollution in India

  • Reduced visibility
  • Smog
  • Damage to ecosystems
  • Health problems, especially for the respiratory system
500

River in CHINA

Chang Jiang (Yangtze)
500

Name two causes of air pollution in China.

  • Factories
  • Coal-burning power plants
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Burning fuels
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