Pollution of the Ganges
What is the most important river to India?
Ganges
What river supplies 40% of China's population?
*****Yangtze River
Monsoons are a major cause of flooding. What are monsoons?
A shift in the wind that causes very rainy or very dry areas.
What fuels most of China's energy?
Burning coal
What do most of India's factories use for power?
******Coal
What basin is one of the most densely populated places in the world?
Ganges River Basin
What river of most of China's most densely populated areas located along?
Yangtze River
Why are monsoons considered a curse and a blessing for people of India and China?
Because they get the rain they need for their plants, but it leads to flooding.
What two things are a common problem to air pollution problems in India and China?
Factories and cars
What is one form of indoor air pollution in India?
*******Indoor cooking
What are 3 types of waste dumped into the Ganges River? WOW - Two million TONS are poured into the River everyday!
****Industry, Human and Agricultural
What three types of waste pollute the Yangtze River (billions each year) in China?
Agriculture, Chemical (Industry) and Human waste
When a monsoon is too severe, what could happen to the river banks in both India and China?
They could overflow and allow water to sweep everywhere.
What is the leading cause of death in China?
Respiratory problems
Why is air pollution increasing in India today?
More factories and growing population
What do people do to the ashes of loved ones in the Ganges River. Why?
Pour their ashes into the river, because they will have a peaceful journey to their next life.
Besides people getting sick from drinking the water, what else is dying and getting sick?
******Plants and animals
What are three effects of flooding in India and China?
Buildings can collapse, airports can close, power lines can fall, animals and humans can drown.
What type of rain does air pollution create which hurts agriculture in china?
Acid Rain
What is happening to the Taj Mahal due to air pollution?
It's turning colors to a more yellow tint.
What is an EFFECT to the people of the Ganges River because of the pollution?
******Dangerous bacteria lead to water borne bacteria; it is estimated that 80% of illnesses and 1/3 of deaths come from drinking contaminated water.
Can people who eat fish that have been contaminated get sick from them?
YES!
China has seen a lot of deforestation. How can deforestation lead to flooding?
Loggers cut down the trees that in turn aren't keeping the soils together and flooding happens.
Has China improved it's air pollution problems?
*******Yes, 45% less pollutants are contaminating the air.
Why is it so hard for India's government to clean up the environment?
Because it would hurt the economy.