MDC-2nd Sem Environmental Management

Environmental Management

• Environmental management encompasses the structure, function, quality, and maintenance of the environment, including conservation of living and non-living components.

Natural Resources

• Natural resources provide necessities for survival of all forms of life, including humans.
• Resources can be categorized into two types:
  • Renewable resources: can be replenished by natural recycling or proper management (e.g., forests, crops, wildlife, groundwater, wind, and solar energy).
  • Non-renewable resources: cannot be recycled, can get exhausted by unlimited use, and cannot be replaced easily (e.g., mineral ores, coal, petroleum).

Impact of Human Population on Natural Resources

• Expanding human population has led to increasing needs for natural resources.
• Scientific and technological advancements have enabled humans to utilize natural resources at a larger scale.
• Continuous population growth has resulted in increased demand for resources, leading to the need for conservation of natural resources.

Importance of Conservation

• Conservation of natural resources contributes significantly to social and economic development of a country.

This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of environmental management, including the structure and function of the environment.