1. Environmental Issues of South Asia Ch. 25.2

2. Environmental Problems Wildlife –Losing land to deforestation and irrigation; over hunting (tourists & farmers…why?) –Reserves are being created, stricter laws, and financial incentives for cooperation Elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka Park in India

3. Environmental Problems Water –80% of Indians have NO access to clean water Worse in Pak. & Bang.! –Some battle flooding while others face droughts  need for dams Problems with dams? Narmada River debate Ganges R. Portion of dam on Narmada R.

4. Environmental Problems Forests –Name 5 causes of deforestation in S. Asia… –Name 4 effects of deforestation in S. Asia… –Chipko movement (70s): Teaches impt. of trees Provides seedlings for reforestation Pushes govn’t action

5. Environmental Problems Silt Erosion –Coastal areas/deltas face severe flooding  displace 2 billion tons of silt each year –People constantly moving homes –Using satellite imaging to find solution

7. Environmental Flow Charts You will create different cause & effect flow charts over at least 4 issues in Ch 25.2 Must have at least 3 connections (bare minimum) Example of format: CAUSE EFFECT