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What is one major consequence of deforestation in hilly regions?
What is one major consequence of deforestation in hilly regions?
- Enhanced groundwater retention
- Improvement of soil quality
- Siltation of river beds (correct)
- Increase in biodiversity
How does cutting down trees on hills impact the economy?
How does cutting down trees on hills impact the economy?
- By decreasing flood occurrences
- By improving agricultural yields
- Through increased costs related to siltation and dredging (correct)
- By reducing the need for dredging operations
What does siltation cause during heavy rains?
What does siltation cause during heavy rains?
- Decrease in water levels
- Better water quality
- Flooding in nearby areas (correct)
- Enhanced biodiversity
Which of the following is a direct consequence of losing forest cover?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of losing forest cover?
What can excessive siltation of harbors necessitate?
What can excessive siltation of harbors necessitate?
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned as affecting the global environment?
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned as affecting the global environment?
What is one way that deforestation undermines groundwater levels?
What is one way that deforestation undermines groundwater levels?
How can changes in local environments affect the globe as a whole?
How can changes in local environments affect the globe as a whole?
What is a consequence of dwindling energy resources like petroleum?
What is a consequence of dwindling energy resources like petroleum?
Which of the following is primarily considered a local environmental issue?
Which of the following is primarily considered a local environmental issue?
What factor complicates the incorporation of environmental consciousness in people?
What factor complicates the incorporation of environmental consciousness in people?
What impact did hexavalent chromium have in Hinkley, California?
What impact did hexavalent chromium have in Hinkley, California?
Which of the following steps is vital for sustainable development?
Which of the following steps is vital for sustainable development?
How do the individual needs of a person relate to their environment?
How do the individual needs of a person relate to their environment?
What can be said about poachers' awareness of endangered species?
What can be said about poachers' awareness of endangered species?
What should safety devices in factories primarily aim to achieve?
What should safety devices in factories primarily aim to achieve?
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Study Notes
Environmental Interconnectedness
- The environment is an interconnected system; changes in one part affect the whole.
- Effects can be global, local, or individual.
Example: Deforestation and its Impacts
- Cutting down trees in hilly regions destroys habitats, reduces biodiversity, and disrupts ecosystems.
- Soil erosion from deforested hills enters rivers, causing siltation.
- Siltation can lead to floods and negatively impact harbors, requiring expensive dredging.
- Deforestation also reduces groundwater levels.
Environmental Issues and their Scope
- Global issues: Greenhouse gas emissions, CFCs, and dwindling energy resources affect the entire planet.
- Local issues: Groundwater pollution, hydroelectric projects, and mining impacts have localized consequences.
- Individual issues: Our immediate surroundings, including air, water, and food quality, directly affect our well-being.
Importance of Public Awareness
- Economic concerns often prioritize profit over environmental sustainability.
- Education is vital for creating a sense of environmental responsibility and understanding the long-term consequences of environmental degradation.
Steps for Sustainable Development
- Provide clean and hygienic living and working conditions.
- Conduct research and development on local environmental issues.
- Implement safety measures in factories.
- Develop better methods for handling hazardous industrial waste.
- Create sustainable alternatives for environmentally harmful practices.
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