Rivers
China's Sorrow
Huang He/Yellow River
Respiratory Disease
Air pollution
Limits the interaction between India and China
Himalayan Mountains
The cutting down, clearing of forests
Deforestation
Most of south and east Asia's pollution is caused by:
human sewage, industrial waste, agricultural runoff
Sacred to Hindus
Ganges river
Infectious diseases from shaking hands
Poor Hygiene Conditions
This country has the highest population increasing the pollution issues
China
Precipitation made harmful by air pollution
Acid Rain
Rapid growth of industries in cities has caused:
garbage and sewage to build up in streams and other bodies of water
The longest river in India
Indus
Pneumonia, Asthma, Bronchitis
Air Pollution
These countries face the greatest air and water pollution
India and China
The body of a goddess
Ganges River
What are three major issues in South and East Asia?
Water and Air pollution, Monsoons, Flooding, Overpopulation, deforestation
What rivers are found in China
Yangtze and Huang He Rivers
Displacement from severe flooding, landslides and droughts
Climate Change
This issue has caused massive human and property loss over time
Flooding from the Huang He River.
The highest peak near India and Nepal
Mt. Everest
Seasonal winds that bring large amounts of water into India and other South Asian countries
Monsoons
What construction impacts the Yangtze River
Three Gorges Dam
Cholera, Dysentery, Hepatitis A
Water Pollution
what chemical agents add to water pollution from farms?
Fertilizers and Pesticides
Caused by the burning of coal
Acid Rain
name one issue that contributes to flooding in both India and China
Cutting down of trees, improper farming methods and monsoons