International Environmental Issues and Importance of Environmental Science Quiz
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Why is planning for environmentally friendly development a priority in India?

  • To contribute to the UNCED
  • To reduce poverty rates
  • To increase the population growth rate
  • To manage natural resources sustainably (correct)
  • What is the key factor that limits the quantity of natural resources available due to population growth?

  • Increase in population (correct)
  • Genetic diversity preservation
  • Urbanization effects
  • Poverty
  • How does environmental degradation relate to poverty in developing countries like India and the Philippines?

  • Poverty enhances resource management
  • Environmental degradation leads to increased genetic diversity
  • There is a connection between environmental degradation and poverty (correct)
  • Poverty causes a decrease in urbanization effects
  • Which action is crucial for managing the effects of population growth on natural resources?

    <p>Implementing population control measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sustainable growth planning essential for environmental management according to Misra (199)?

    <p>To address human activities' effects on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key hierarchical levels of ecological units as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Individual, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does environmental literacy refer to according to Misra (199)?

    <p>Understanding the value framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the 'Earth Summit' that took place in Rio de Janeiro in 1992?

    <p>Managing resources sustainably and addressing environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the fundamental requirements for environmental management according to Misra (199)?

    <p>Addressing human activities' effects on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a crucial role in limiting the availability of natural resources due to population growth?

    <p>Growth in population size</p> Signup and view all the answers

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