Geography china

• When did China become a communist state?

  1948
• Who was the leader of China when it became communist?

  Chairman Mao
• What did Mao ban in China?

  Foreign companies
• What was the focus of China's economy under Mao?

  Concentrating on agriculture
• What happened to workers during Mao's regime?

  They were sent to farms
• What significant economic policy did China launch in 1978?

  Open door policy
• What was allowed back into China after the open door policy?

  Foreign companies
• What was a result of the open door policy in China?

  Creation of jobs
• How did the open door policy affect China's development?

  It helped China develop quickly
• What is a major pollution problem in China?

  Air pollution
• What are the three types of pollution mentioned?

  Air, water, and soil pollution
• What is a major source of energy for China?

  Coal
• What does burning coal release that contributes to air pollution?

  Greenhouse gases
• What is China trying to create to be more sustainable?

  Renewable energy sources
• What types of renewable energy is China developing?

  Wind, solar, and hydroelectric power
• What is the Three Gorges Dam known for?

  Being one of the biggest dams
• What does the Three Gorges Dam provide for China?

  Power generation
• What are the key impacts of the open door policy in China?

  • Allowed foreign companies back
  • Created jobs
  • Accelerated economic development
• What are the main sources of pollution in China and their effects?

  • Air pollution from coal burning
  • Water pollution from industrial waste
  • Soil pollution from agricultural chemicals
• What renewable energy initiatives is China pursuing?

  • Development of wind power
  • Expansion of solar energy
  • Construction of hydroelectric facilities