Human Communities and Environment Interaction

<p>Regulating pollution and land use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensures infrastructure meets population needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educating communities on sustainable practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher infant mortality rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solar, wind, and hydropower (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overconsumption of resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A larger percentage of the population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population growth leads to habitat destruction and species extinction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pollution and environmental degradation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased greenhouse gas emissions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Desertification and loss of arable land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher demand for agricultural land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>68% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human population growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand the extent of displacement and its impacts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free housing for life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure social equity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Training programs and self-employment support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of livelihood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basic social amenities like healthcare and education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through sustainable practices and proper policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure promised benefits are being received by displaced persons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional way of life and social cohesion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Displacement of over 40,000 families (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social marginalization and poverty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychosocial support services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure their active participation in planning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help displaced people regain economic stability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To uphold human rights and social equity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocate for renewable energy and climate-resilient communities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empowering women through education and training. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They prioritize environmental conservation and sustainable practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They typically lead community-based waste management projects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting alternative sources of fuel and reforestation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It supports the establishment of eco-tourism and sustainable businesses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Education in sustainable agriculture and conservation techniques. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hugging trees to physically block logging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sunderlal Bahuguna (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forest Conservation Act, 1980 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Western Ghats in Kerala (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electricity generation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women became central to the movement's success (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forests providing vital resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognition of the importance of biodiversity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A significant increase in the number of people inhabiting the Earth. Increased from about 1.6 billion in 1900 to over 8 billion today.

The increasing shift of the global population towards living in urban areas.

The reduction in the availability of natural resources like water, energy, land, and raw materials because of overconsumption.

Clearing of forests for human use, like building homes, farming, roads.

The increasing amount of waste, including solid and hazardous materials, produced as the population grows.

Damage to land due to overuse; includes soil erosion, desertification, loss of fertile soil.

The decrease in variety of plant and animal life, often caused by habitat destruction.

Changes in global temperature patterns due to increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activity.

Disagreements over natural resources like water, land, and energy between communities, countries, or regions.

A large population makes it hard for governments to provide enough healthcare and education facilities.

People moving from rural areas to cities to find better jobs and lives.

Programs that help families manage their birth rate by providing access to contraception and education.

Managing natural resources in a way that doesn't harm the environment for future generations.

Planning cities to handle growth in a way that keeps the environment healthy.

Using energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower that replenish themselves.

Rules and regulations created by governments to manage land use, pollution and resources to support sustainable development.

Increased human population puts pressure on resources, degrades the environment, and strains social systems.

Measures to help people displaced by development projects (like dams or mining), restoring their lives.

To compensate for losses, improve quality of life, and ensure well-being of displaced people.

Displacement often leads to lost jobs and income, especially for rural communities.

Relocating communities disrupts their traditional life, culture, and networks.

Insufficient payments for lost land/property can lead to poverty and social inequality.

Displacement separates people from their communities, impacting mental health.

Meeting human needs while protecting the environment, vital for a healthy future.

A study to understand the effects of a project on a community, especially displacement.

A study to understand the effects of a project on the environment, including the local ecology.

Financial and other support given to people displaced by a project, including land and livelihood support.

Programs to help displaced people rebuild their economic stability through skills training, job creation, or micro-credit.

Basic necessities in a community, like access to healthcare, education, and water.

Assistance to help people deal with the emotional and mental stress of displacement.

The process of planning for and supporting people displaced due to a project or event like the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

A study to determine if a proposed resettlement site/project is practical, workable, and doable.

Women are actively leading climate change solutions, advocating for policies to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and build resilient communities.

Women are vital contributors to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to gender equality, climate action, and protecting the environment.

Providing women with education and training in environmental conservation empowers them to lead sustainable practices and build resilient communities.

Women in leadership positions often bring a more holistic and sustainable approach to environmental management, prioritizing conservation and sustainable practices.

Providing microfinance and financial resources to women-led businesses supports their environmental conservation efforts, promoting sustainable practices and livelihoods.

Women play a significant role in waste reduction, recycling, and household waste management, often leading community-based initiatives to promote sustainable practices.

Women are actively involved in preventing deforestation through community forestry programs, promoting sustainable forest management, and using alternative energy sources.

Women are crucial for sustainable development due to their leadership, knowledge, and advocacy in combating environmental degradation and climate change.

A non-violent movement in India where people hugged trees to prevent their felling, primarily in the Almora and Garhwal regions.

Regions in India known for their dense forests, important for local economy and ecology, targeted for commercial logging.

The movement arose in response to the government's decision to allow commercial logging in the Almora and Garhwal regions.

A leading figure in the Chipko Movement, she led villagers in Reni to physically embrace trees to stop loggers.

A tropical rainforest in Kerala, India, one of the last untouched rainforests in the country.

A hydroelectric dam project proposed in the 1970s that threatened to flood a significant part of the Silent Valley.

A movement in the 1970s and 1980s that opposed the construction of the Kunthipuzha River Dam to protect the Silent Valley rainforest.

The variety of life in a particular ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.