4 Questions
What does environmental management deal with?
Both renewable and non-renewable resources
What is the key necessity for survival of all forms of life?
Natural resources
Resources like forests, crops, wildlife, and groundwater can be _____ simultaneously with their exploitation.
renewed
Non-renewable resources can be easily replaced and recycled.
False
Study Notes
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.
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