Ganges Pollution
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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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Hard
Christina Marin
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11 Slides • 13 Questions
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How do religious beliefs influence the way people interact with the Ganges River?
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Multiple Choice
Why is the Ganges River considered sacred by millions of people in India?
Because it provides water for agriculture
Because it is worshipped as the goddess Ganga in Hinduism
Because it is the longest river in India
Because it flows through major cities
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the flow of the Ganges River?
It starts in the Himalayas and empties into the Bay of Bengal.
It starts in the Bay of Bengal and flows to the Himalayas.
It flows only through China.
It flows only through Myanmar.
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Multiple Choice
What is the largest source of pollution in the Ganges River according to the pie chart?
Industrial waste
Agricultural runoff
Untreated sewage
Religious offerings
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Multiple Select
Identify all the main contributors to Ganges River pollution as shown in the images.
Untreated sewage
Industrial waste
Agricultural runoff
Plastic packaging
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Open Ended
How do religious practices contribute to the pollution of the Ganges River?
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Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank: Waterborne diseases like
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Open Ended
What is the impact of dumping 3 billion liters of sewage daily into the Ganges River on its ecosystem and wildlife?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a major threat to the Ganges River Dolphin as mentioned in the lesson?
Overfishing
High levels of mercury and pesticides
Habitat loss due to dams
Competition with invasive species
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Open Ended
Explain how government initiatives such as the Ganga Action Plan and Namami Gange aim to address the challenges faced by the Ganga river ecosystem.
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Open Ended
How would you balance ancient tradition with the modern need for clean water?
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Fill in the Blanks
Pilgrims flock to cities like
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Why is the Ganges River considered sacred in Hinduism, and how does it impact the lives of people who live near it?
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