Question

determine whether each statement is a cause or effect of water pollution in the ganges river.
statements | cause | effect
industrial waste | 🔴 | ⚪
human sewage | ⚪ | ⚪
pollution | ⚪ | 🔴
agricultural runoff | ⚪ | 🔴
antibiotic - resistant bacteria | 🔴 | ⚪
human remains | ⚪ | 🔴
illness and death | 🔴 | ⚪

Explanation:

To determine the correct categorization (cause or effect of water pollution in the Ganges River), we analyze each statement:

1. Human Sewage

Human sewage is a source (cause) of water pollution as it introduces contaminants into the river. So, select the “Cause” radio button.

2. Agricultural Runoff

Agricultural runoff (from farms, carrying fertilizers/pesticides) is a cause of pollution, not an effect. The original marking (Effect) is incorrect. Correct: select “Cause” radio button.

3. Antibiotic - Resistant Bacteria

Antibiotic - resistant bacteria are an effect of water pollution (they thrive in polluted, unhygienic water). The original marking (Cause) is incorrect. Correct: select “Effect” radio button.

4. Illness and Death

Illness and death are effects of water pollution (polluted water causes health issues). The original marking (Cause) is incorrect. Correct: select “Effect” radio button.

Final Table (Corrected)

statements	Cause	Effect
human sewage	✔️	❌
pollution	❌	✔️
agricultural runoff	✔️	❌
antibiotic - resistant bacteria	❌	✔️
human remains	❌	✔️
illness and death	❌	✔️

(Note: For the radio buttons, mark “Cause” for human sewage, agricultural runoff; mark “Effect” for antibiotic - resistant bacteria, illness and death, and confirm the existing correct marks for industrial waste, pollution, human remains.)

Answer:

To determine the correct categorization (cause or effect of water pollution in the Ganges River), we analyze each statement:

1. Human Sewage

Human sewage is a source (cause) of water pollution as it introduces contaminants into the river. So, select the “Cause” radio button.

2. Agricultural Runoff

Agricultural runoff (from farms, carrying fertilizers/pesticides) is a cause of pollution, not an effect. The original marking (Effect) is incorrect. Correct: select “Cause” radio button.

3. Antibiotic - Resistant Bacteria

Antibiotic - resistant bacteria are an effect of water pollution (they thrive in polluted, unhygienic water). The original marking (Cause) is incorrect. Correct: select “Effect” radio button.

4. Illness and Death

Illness and death are effects of water pollution (polluted water causes health issues). The original marking (Cause) is incorrect. Correct: select “Effect” radio button.

Final Table (Corrected)

statements	Cause	Effect
human sewage	✔️	❌
pollution	❌	✔️
agricultural runoff	✔️	❌
antibiotic - resistant bacteria	❌	✔️
human remains	❌	✔️
illness and death	❌	✔️

(Note: For the radio buttons, mark “Cause” for human sewage, agricultural runoff; mark “Effect” for antibiotic - resistant bacteria, illness and death, and confirm the existing correct marks for industrial waste, pollution, human remains.)