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What did Emperor Ashoka's edict proclaim in the Fourth Century BC?
What did Emperor Ashoka's edict proclaim in the Fourth Century BC?
- Technological innovations are superior to tradition.
- Overpopulation is the root cause of environmental degradation.
- Non-renewable resources should be heavily exploited.
- All life forms are essential for well-being. (correct)
How did modern societies initially attempt to address the need for more resources?
How did modern societies initially attempt to address the need for more resources?
- By promoting traditional values and beliefs.
- By turning to technological innovations like fertilizers and pesticides. (correct)
- By focusing on sustainable agricultural practices.
- By relying solely on renewable energy sources.
What negative impact did industrial development and intensive agriculture have on the environment?
What negative impact did industrial development and intensive agriculture have on the environment?
- Caused environmental degradation. (correct)
- Increased biodiversity.
- Reduced economic growth.
- Improved sustainability.
Which natural resources are heavily consumed by consumer-oriented societies?
Which natural resources are heavily consumed by consumer-oriented societies?
Why should non-renewable resources be used thoughtfully?
Why should non-renewable resources be used thoughtfully?
What was a major consequence of the belief that technological innovation could solve resource scarcity?
What was a major consequence of the belief that technological innovation could solve resource scarcity?
What is the main reason why our daily lives are linked with our surroundings?
What is the main reason why our daily lives are linked with our surroundings?
What does the passage suggest is the most important reason for respecting and protecting nature?
What does the passage suggest is the most important reason for respecting and protecting nature?
What is the main way that our surroundings have been modified by human beings?
What is the main way that our surroundings have been modified by human beings?
According to the passage, what is the main way that traditional societies have learned to protect and preserve their natural resources?
According to the passage, what is the main way that traditional societies have learned to protect and preserve their natural resources?
What is the main way that our cities and towns depend on natural landscapes?
What is the main way that our cities and towns depend on natural landscapes?
What is the main reason why the passage refers to the environment as 'Mother Nature'?
What is the main reason why the passage refers to the environment as 'Mother Nature'?
