Practice Water Pollution (9.2) - GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE ON SELECTED ISSUES AND PROBLEMS

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Question 1.
What is water pollution?
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Think about what happens to water when waste is dumped into it.
Question 2.
List one cause of water pollution.
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Consider the type of activities that release harmful substances into rivers.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a major source of water pollution?
- Coal mining
- Agricultural runoff
- Solar energy
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Think about what happens to fertilizers after it rains.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Ganga river in India is free from pollution.
- True
- False
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Consider the health problems associated with the river.
Question 5.
Assess the effectiveness of the Namami Gange Programme and suggest improvements.
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Think about the components required for successfully restoring a natural resource.
Question 6.
Design a community project that aims to reduce water pollution locally. What steps would you take?
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Consider how collaboration and education can lead to sustainable practices.

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