In Hinduism, the Ganges is considered to be the most sacred of rivers. It is also one of the most contaminated rivers in the world. It carries large amounts of sewage, industrial waste, and human and animal remains. People also frequently wash clothes, cook, or bathe in the river. The situation is made worse by those who come to the Ganges for healing, often bringing diseases with them.

The passage above describes which of these problems for the Ganges River?
A. overfishing
B. boat traffic
C. illegal dams
D. pollution

Question

In Hinduism, the Ganges is considered to be the most sacred of rivers. It is also one of the most contaminated rivers in the world. It carries large amounts of sewage, industrial waste, and human and animal remains. People also frequently wash clothes, cook, or bathe in the river. The situation is made worse by those who come to the Ganges for healing, often bringing diseases with them.

The passage above describes which of these problems for the Ganges River?
	A.  	overfishing
	B.  	boat traffic
	C.  	illegal dams
	D.  	pollution

rose21 · Answer

D.  	pollution