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What are two primary objectives of economic development?
What are two primary objectives of economic development?
To increase per capita income and to improve standard of living.
List two methods through which economic development objectives can be achieved.
List two methods through which economic development objectives can be achieved.
Developing industries and constructing infrastructure.
How does deforestation affect the climate and biodiversity?
How does deforestation affect the climate and biodiversity?
Deforestation affects rainfall patterns and increases atmospheric pollution, leading to biodiversity loss.
What are some harmful effects of modern agricultural practices on the environment?
What are some harmful effects of modern agricultural practices on the environment?
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How do industrial activities contribute to environmental degradation?
How do industrial activities contribute to environmental degradation?
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What is the impact of excessive irrigation in agriculture?
What is the impact of excessive irrigation in agriculture?
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What role do monoculture practices play in agriculture?
What role do monoculture practices play in agriculture?
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Explain how industrial noise can affect life forms in the environment.
Explain how industrial noise can affect life forms in the environment.
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Study Notes
Economic Development and Environmental Degradation
- Objectives of economic development include increasing per capita income, gross national production, and improving standards of living.
- These objectives are achieved through developing industries, transport, infrastructure, mining, and agriculture.
- Environmental stress results from achieving economic development goals.
Deforestation
- Deforestation occurs to create space for settlements, industry, dams, agriculture, and timber production.
- Impacts include altered rainfall patterns, climate change, increased atmospheric pollution (especially greenhouse gases), decreased groundwater levels, flooding, soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and reduced soil quality/fertility.
Agriculture
- Modern agricultural techniques (increased output) negatively impact the environment
- Excessive irrigation lowers groundwater tables and causes soil salinization.
- Heavy machinery degrades soil quality.
- Chemical pesticides and fertilizers pollute air, soil, and water.
- Monoculture practices reduce biodiversity and soil quality.
- Runoff from agriculture contributes to eutrophication of water bodies.
- Increased reliance on fossil fuels for agricultural machinery exacerbates pollution.
Industries
- Industries release untreated effluents harming water bodies and affecting aquatic life through biomagnification.
- Industrial waste production increases.
- Gaseous emissions pollute the air, deplete the ozone layer, and contribute to global warming, respiratory disorders.
- Noise pollution negatively affects various life forms.
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This quiz explores the relationship between economic development and environmental degradation, focusing on topics such as deforestation and the impact of modern agriculture. Understand how industrial growth and agricultural practices contribute to environmental stress and biodiversity loss. Test your knowledge on the challenges faced in sustainable development.
