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What is the focus of Chapter 16?
What is the focus of Chapter 16?
- The pollution of natural resources
- The international laws for environmental protection
- The global-level environmental problems
- The management of natural resources (correct)
Which natural resources are specifically mentioned in the chapter?
Which natural resources are specifically mentioned in the chapter?
- Gold and silver
- Wind and solar energy
- Forests, wildlife, water, coal, and petroleum (correct)
- Iron and copper
What is the main concern when deciding how to manage natural resources?
What is the main concern when deciding how to manage natural resources?
- National laws and acts for environmental protection
- Contribution towards global-level environmental problems
- Meeting international norms for carbon dioxide emissions
- Sustainable development and conservation of environment (correct)
Why do we often feel helpless in making changes related to global-level environmental problems?
Why do we often feel helpless in making changes related to global-level environmental problems?
What is discussed as a potential contribution in Activity 16.1?
What is discussed as a potential contribution in Activity 16.1?
What is the suggested focus for managing natural resources?
What is the suggested focus for managing natural resources?
What is the main focus of the Ganga Action Plan?
What is the main focus of the Ganga Action Plan?
What is the significance of coliform count in water?
What is the significance of coliform count in water?
What type of pollutants are harmful even in small quantities?
What type of pollutants are harmful even in small quantities?
What do the three R's to save the environment stand for?
What do the three R's to save the environment stand for?
What is the primary cause of pollution in the Ganges river?
What is the primary cause of pollution in the Ganges river?
What human activities contribute to pollution in the Ganges river?
What human activities contribute to pollution in the Ganges river?
What does a high coliform count in water indicate?
What does a high coliform count in water indicate?