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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key point in the summary regarding 'Environment and Natural Resources'?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key point in the summary regarding 'Environment and Natural Resources'?
- Natural resource depletion can lead to conflict in regions with scarce resources.
- Environmental crimes like illegal logging can fuel corruption.
- Climate change poses security risks like natural disasters and food shortages.
- Deforestation and land degradation have no impact on climate change. (correct)
How are environmental crimes like illegal logging and wildlife trafficking linked to security issues?
How are environmental crimes like illegal logging and wildlife trafficking linked to security issues?
- They promote environmental conservation.
- They lead to increased biodiversity.
- They undermine the rule of law and fuel corruption. (correct)
- They contribute positively to ecosystem health.
What is a significant risk posed by climate change in the context of security?
What is a significant risk posed by climate change in the context of security?
- Displacement of people due to natural disasters. (correct)
- Decrease in global population.
- Increase in water availability.
- Reduction in food production costs.
How can overfishing contribute to conflict and instability according to the summary?
How can overfishing contribute to conflict and instability according to the summary?
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Why is the loss of biodiversity considered harmful for ecosystems in the context of security?
Why is the loss of biodiversity considered harmful for ecosystems in the context of security?
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In what way can water scarcity contribute to conflict and instability according to the summary?
In what way can water scarcity contribute to conflict and instability according to the summary?
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