Environmental Studies Basics

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What is the primary cause of the poor quality of air, water, and soil?

  • Production and release of chemicals into the environment (correct)
  • Waste generated from manufacturing processes
  • Construction of mega dams on rivers
  • Over usage of forest cover

What is the main difference between non-renewable and renewable resources?

  • Non-renewable resources will exhaust if extracted imprudently, while renewable resources can be regenerated (correct)
  • Non-renewable resources can be regenerated, while renewable resources cannot
  • Non-renewable resources are abundant, while renewable resources are scarce
  • Non-renewable resources are cheaper, while renewable resources are expensive

What is the consequence of the over usage of forest cover?

  • Destruction of ecosystems and affecting the water table and local climate (correct)
  • Increase in water tables
  • Improvement in local climate
  • Increase in agricultural productivity

What percentage of resources are wasted as garbage?

<p>A significant quantity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ecosystem in managing waste?

<p>Ecosystem can manage waste up to a certain level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding one's own responsibility in environmental issues?

<p>It is very important to implement measures to improve environmental quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Environment' refer to?

<p>Everything surrounding us, including land, water, air, and living beings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the advancement of agriculture from traditional to modern?

<p>To cater to the huge demand for food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural significance of the term 'Mother Nature'?

<p>It is a cultural practices that envisage protecting the nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary relationship between humans and their environment?

<p>Humans are dependent on their environment for basic needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of humans modifying natural ecosystems?

<p>The development of villages, towns, and cities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the environment in our daily lives?

<p>It is a vital component that needs to be protected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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