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What is the primary function of the atmosphere?
What is the primary function of the atmosphere?
What percentage of the Earth's water is available as fresh surface water?
What percentage of the Earth's water is available as fresh surface water?
What is the term used to describe the external forces, influences, and conditions that affect living organisms?
What is the term used to describe the external forces, influences, and conditions that affect living organisms?
What is the largest component of the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the largest component of the Earth's atmosphere?
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What is the primary source of freshwater on Earth?
What is the primary source of freshwater on Earth?
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What is the term used to describe the protective blanket of gases surrounding the Earth?
What is the term used to describe the protective blanket of gases surrounding the Earth?
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What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?
What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?
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Why is it essential to adopt an alternative solution for development?
Why is it essential to adopt an alternative solution for development?
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What is the consequence of our development activities on the environment?
What is the consequence of our development activities on the environment?
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What is necessary for the sustenance of the environment and development?
What is necessary for the sustenance of the environment and development?
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What is the significance of holism in ecology?
What is the significance of holism in ecology?
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What are the four basic principles of ecology according to Misra's Report (1991)?
What are the four basic principles of ecology according to Misra's Report (1991)?
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What is the primary reason why environmental issues have become significant?
What is the primary reason why environmental issues have become significant?
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What has been the consequence of development in the wake of development?
What has been the consequence of development in the wake of development?
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What is the significance of the fact that India has 16 per cent of the world's population and only 2.4 per cent of its land area?
What is the significance of the fact that India has 16 per cent of the world's population and only 2.4 per cent of its land area?
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What has the North managed to do with its 'dirty' factories?
What has the North managed to do with its 'dirty' factories?
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What is a major environmental problem recognized by agricultural experts?
What is a major environmental problem recognized by agricultural experts?
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Why is it undesirable for the developing world to follow the same path as the West in terms of environmental impact?
Why is it undesirable for the developing world to follow the same path as the West in terms of environmental impact?
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