Environmental Issues: Global and Local Perspectives

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What is a global issue that affects mankind as a whole?

Solid waste management

Impacts of mining

Hydro-electric projects

Depletion of ozone layer (correct)

What is the purpose of environmental education?

To focus on local environmental problems

To promote sustainable development

To raise awareness about environmental issues (correct)

To reduce pollution control costs

What is a consequence of not adopting green technologies?

Reduced pollution

Increased effluent treatment costs

Expensive litigation (correct)

Increased pollution control costs

What is a benefit of investing in pollution control technologies?

Reduced pollution as well as costs for effluent treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated size of the market for cleaning up wastes in the US?

$ 100 billion per year Signup and view all the answers

Why are companies adopting green technologies?

To avoid expensive litigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of environmental studies?

To deal with mundane issues like clean drinking water and healthy food Signup and view all the answers

What is a new career opportunity emerging in environmental protection and management?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main subject of the course outlined in the provided syllabus?

Environmental Studies Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of over-exploitation of forest resources?

Loss of biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of modern agriculture?

Soil degradation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the problems associated with mineral resource extraction?

Environmental degradation Signup and view all the answers

Why is public awareness important in environmental studies?

To promote sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of deforestation?

Loss of tribal communities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of dams?

Electrical power generation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of over-utilization of water resources?

Floods and drought Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Pollution Control Boards in India?

To upgradation of effluents to meet prescribed standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Earth Summit' in 1992?

It focused on global environmental concerns and raised public awareness Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is essential for achieving sustainable development?

Public participation and awareness Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not addressing environmental issues?

We may be caught unawares by a disaster Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for educating the public about environmental issues?

To create awareness about the ecological and environmental issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between humans and the environment, according to the passage?

Humans are part of a complex network of environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of degrading the environment, according to the passage?

It harms ourselves, as we are part of the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the government's drive to ban littering of polythene?

To reduce waste and protect the environment Signup and view all the answers