Ganges River
What is the Ganges River?
A very polluted river.
Pilgrims from all over come to the river to...
Bathe in its waters
Where is the Ganges most vital?
Northern India
What was one of the severe environmental challenges?
Pollution
How long is the Ganges River?
1,560 miles or 2,500 kilometers
How important is this river
It is the most important river in India
During cremation where are the ashes scattered?
Ganges River
Name some crops that depend on the Ganges River
Rice, wheat, and sugarcane
What pollutes the Ganges River?
Industrial waste, untreated sewage, agricultural runoff, and religous offerings containing non-biodegradable materials
What is water pollution?
When water has been dirtied.
The Ganges river is the
Lifeline of India
The Ganges is a symbol of......
Faith
What else does the river serve as?
A transportation route
What are some things that are affecting the river's ecosystem?
Construction of dams, and barrages
What is another name for the Ganges River?
Mother Ganga.
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The Ganges is considered sacred by who?
Hindus
What is a economic key activity the river supports?
Fishing
What program is aimed at cleaning the river?
The Namami Gange Programme
What are some places the Ganges helped?
Varanasi, Haridwar, and Kolkata
How do you pronounce the word Ganges
Gaan-jeez
According to Hindu mythology the river is believed to have descended from....
Heaven to Earth
What kind of projects generate electricity
The Hydroelectric projects
What are some ways we could fix it
Answers will vary
Where does the Ganges River originate?
The Gangotri Glacier in the Indian Himalayas