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Which factor significantly contributes to regional water scarcity?
Which factor significantly contributes to regional water scarcity?
What is a primary consequence of improper waste management?
What is a primary consequence of improper waste management?
Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
What is a critical global issue related to plastic usage?
What is a critical global issue related to plastic usage?
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What is a local environmental concern associated with urbanization?
What is a local environmental concern associated with urbanization?
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What impact does deforestation have on climate change?
What impact does deforestation have on climate change?
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Which problem is associated with industrial pollution?
Which problem is associated with industrial pollution?
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What is a major concern regarding electronic waste (e-waste)?
What is a major concern regarding electronic waste (e-waste)?
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In which decade did the Jungle Bachao Andolan begin?
In which decade did the Jungle Bachao Andolan begin?
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Which community was most affected by the decisions leading to the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
Which community was most affected by the decisions leading to the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
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What was the primary reason for the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
What was the primary reason for the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
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What primarily causes the degradation of natural resources within the context of food security?
What primarily causes the degradation of natural resources within the context of food security?
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What type of forest was targeted for replacement in the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
What type of forest was targeted for replacement in the Jungle Bachao Andolan?
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Where did the Jungle Bachao Andolan primarily take place?
Where did the Jungle Bachao Andolan primarily take place?
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Which of the following is an example of a human health impact related to environmental issues?
Which of the following is an example of a human health impact related to environmental issues?
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Which energy source is predominantly responsible for carbon emissions in India?
Which energy source is predominantly responsible for carbon emissions in India?
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What is one of the main challenges in reducing carbon footprints within urban areas?
What is one of the main challenges in reducing carbon footprints within urban areas?
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What does the ecological footprint measure?
What does the ecological footprint measure?
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Which of the following initiatives is aimed at reducing carbon footprint?
Which of the following initiatives is aimed at reducing carbon footprint?
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Which of the following issues contributes to biodiversity loss?
Which of the following issues contributes to biodiversity loss?
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What is a significant factor contributing to land degradation?
What is a significant factor contributing to land degradation?
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What is the primary cause of cyclones?
What is the primary cause of cyclones?
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Which phase of disaster management includes restoring and reconstructing affected communities?
Which phase of disaster management includes restoring and reconstructing affected communities?
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Which of the following is considered a key principle of disaster management?
Which of the following is considered a key principle of disaster management?
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What management strategy is specifically associated with landslides?
What management strategy is specifically associated with landslides?
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Which of the following impacts is associated with earthquakes?
Which of the following impacts is associated with earthquakes?
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Which strategy is important for disaster risk mitigation?
Which strategy is important for disaster risk mitigation?
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In disaster management, what does community participation mean?
In disaster management, what does community participation mean?
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What should be prioritized during the response phase of disaster management?
What should be prioritized during the response phase of disaster management?
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What is one of the major components contributing to India's ecological footprint?
What is one of the major components contributing to India's ecological footprint?
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What does the global ecological footprint exceeding the Earth's biocapacity signify?
What does the global ecological footprint exceeding the Earth's biocapacity signify?
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Which country has the highest average ecological footprint per person according to the data?
Which country has the highest average ecological footprint per person according to the data?
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What is a primary factor driving India's increase in carbon dioxide emissions?
What is a primary factor driving India's increase in carbon dioxide emissions?
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Which practice is NOT mentioned as a sustainable management effort in the context of waste?
Which practice is NOT mentioned as a sustainable management effort in the context of waste?
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Which of the following accurately describes how floods occur?
Which of the following accurately describes how floods occur?
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What are the key stages of effective disaster management?
What are the key stages of effective disaster management?
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Which of these is a significant factor influencing regional variances in ecological footprints?
Which of these is a significant factor influencing regional variances in ecological footprints?
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Study Notes
Environmental Issues: Local, Regional, and Global
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Local Issues: Urbanization leads to air, water, and soil pollution. Improper waste disposal causes land and water pollution, impacting public health and aesthetics. Deforestation from agriculture and infrastructure development reduces biodiversity and worsens climate change.
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Regional Issues: Uneven water distribution and overuse create scarcity. Land degradation through erosion, desertification, and salinization affects agriculture. Industrial concentration causes air, water, and soil pollution.
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Global Issues: Greenhouse gas emissions cause global warming, sea-level rise, and extreme weather. Biodiversity loss arises from habitat destruction, overexploitation, and invasive species. Ozone depletion from CFCs increases UV radiation.
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Emerging Concerns: Plastic pollution harms oceans and land. E-waste contains hazardous materials. Food security requires sustainable agriculture to meet growing demand.
Impacts of Environmental Issues
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Environmental Impacts: Degradation of natural resources, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem disruption.
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Human Health Impacts: Respiratory diseases, waterborne illnesses, and heat-related disorders increase.
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Welfare Impacts: Socioeconomic disparities, livelihood losses, and challenges to sustainable development goals.
Carbon and Ecological Footprints
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Carbon Footprint: Total greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. India's emissions have doubled since 2000, reaching approximately 4 billion metric tons of CO₂e annually. Fossil fuel emissions nearly tripled in 2022 to 2.7 GtCO₂.
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Ecological Footprint: Measure of human demand on nature. In 2022, the global average was 1.6 gha per capita; US: 7.5 gha; Switzerland: 3.7 gha; China: 3.6 gha; India: 1.0 gha.
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India's Ecological Footprint: Driven by consumption patterns, land use (agriculture, urbanization, industrial development), and biodiversity loss. Pressures include water usage, land degradation, and waste generation. Conservation efforts include afforestation, wildlife conservation, and sustainable agriculture.
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Global Ecological Footprint: Exceeds Earth's biocapacity, causing degradation and resource depletion. Regional variations exist based on consumption, land use, and conservation. Sustainability initiatives aim to reduce footprints through conservation and sustainable consumption.
Disaster Management
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Types of Disasters: Floods (heavy rainfall, dam failure), earthquakes (tectonic plate movement), cyclones (warm ocean waters, atmospheric conditions), and landslides (heavy rainfall, earthquakes, deforestation). Management involves early warning systems, building codes, evacuation plans, slope stabilization, and land-use planning.
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Principles of Disaster Management: Preparedness (planning, training), response (immediate action), and recovery (rehabilitation and reconstruction). Mitigation strategies reduce risks. Key principles include a comprehensive approach, risk assessment, coordination, community participation, and flexibility.
Environmental Movements
- Jungle Bachao Andolan (1982): A movement in Singhbhum (Bihar/Jharkhand) opposing the replacement of natural Sal forests with commercial teak plantations, impacting tribal communities' livelihoods.
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Explore various environmental issues that affect our planet on local, regional, and global scales. Understand the impacts of urbanization, resource scarcity, and pollution, as well as emerging concerns like plastic pollution and food security. This quiz challenges your knowledge of these pressing environmental matters.
