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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?

A significant quantity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ecosystem in managing waste?

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

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

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

What does the term 'Environment' refer to?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary relationship between humans and their environment?

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

What is the result of humans modifying natural ecosystems?

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

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

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

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