IB ESS SL - 2025
Ganges River
The mighty Ganges River serves a huge population as it flows through northern India. Industry, sewage, and water extraction harm this holy river that is home to the Ganges River dolphin. Can dams help find a balance?
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Figure 1(a): World map showing the location of India
Figure 1(b): Map of the Ganges River course
Figure 1(c): Map of the Ganges River basin
Figure 2: Fact file on the Ganges River
Figure 3: Diverse Ecosystems Along the Ganges River
Figure 4(a): Biodiversity in the river Ganges
Figure 4(b): Ganges River dolphin
Figure 5: Number of cities/towns and estimated population in selected States along the Ganges River
Figure 6(a): Water Quality of the Ganges River
Figure 6(b): Sector-specific industrial wastewater generation polluting the Ganges
Figure 6(c): Ganges River water quality measured in terms of BOD during summers (March- June)
Figure 7: Dams on the river Ganges and its tributaries in India
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