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Give two examples each of misuse of resources and over-use of resources.

Solution

(a) Two examples of mis-use of resources: (i) Use of wood as a household fuel, (ii) Use of rivers to absorb industrial effluents.

Two examples of over-use of resources: (i) Excessive exploitation of fossil fuels, (ii) Excessive tree felling.

Some More Questions From Environment And Sustainable Development Chapter

What is “Appiko Movement”?

The “carrying capacity” of the environment is like a “plimsoll line” of the ship. Explain.

Make a list of items that can be recycled.

Define “Dual Pricing”.

What are renewable resources?

What are non-renewable resources?

What does the carrying capacity imply?

When does the environment fail to perform its third and vital function of life sustenance?

What does absorptive capacity mean?

Which factors have placed a huge stress on the environment in terms of its first in functions.

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