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GREEN SKILLS NOTES One marker question 1. There are ________ SDGs given by the United Nations. Ans: 17 2. SDGs stand for _________ Ans: Sustainable Development Goals 3. Give anyone practice / sustainable process that is being used to help preserve the environment. Ans: organic farming/ vermicomposti...

GREEN SKILLS NOTES One marker question 1. There are ________ SDGs given by the United Nations. Ans: 17 2. SDGs stand for _________ Ans: Sustainable Development Goals 3. Give anyone practice / sustainable process that is being used to help preserve the environment. Ans: organic farming/ vermicomposting 4. When and where Sustainable Development Goals were launched? Ans: United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015. 5. What is Sustainable Development? Ans: Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the capacity of future generations. 6. What do you mean by Sustainable Development Goals? Ans: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call of action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. 7. Give 4 R’s of sustainability. Ans: These are REFUSE, REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. 8. Enlist different problems related to Sustainable Development. Ans: Food and nutrition security, safe drinking water, energy security, and waste management. 9. Why is upcycling used extensively in sustainable development? Ans: Any product that is not usable can be upcycled with creativity and innovation to give a new look to an old product, this helps in sustainable development. 10. What is meant by REFUSE in context of creating sustainable environment? Ans: REFUSE implies refusing use of those products which may cause harm to the environment. DESCRIPTIVE (2 MARKS) 1. Enumerate any two initiatives through which we can reduce inequalities in our society Helpful to one another. Friendly with everyone. Including everyone while working or playing. Helping others by including everyone whether they are small or big, girl or boy, belonging to any class or caste. 2. Explain ‘Affordable and Clean Energy’. Using solar power i.e., power generated using the sun does not cause pollution as it does not require burning of non-renewable fuels, such as coal. Use of biogas is also an eco-friendly alternative to natural gas. 3. Reduced Inequalities’ is one of the Sustainable development goals set by the UN. Give any two ways to reduce inequalities. Two easy to reduce inequalities are: Be helpful to one another. be friendly with everyone 4. What are the problems related to sustainable development? Food: Large areas of rich, fertile land needed to grow crops, which is becoming less as we are using up more and more land for other purposes – cities, roads, airports, industries, etc. Soil nutrients are also getting depleted and lots of chemicals are spoiling the soil due to use of chemical fertilizers. Water: We use fresh water from rivers and ponds for drinking and cleaning but dump garbage into them. The rivers and ponds are getting polluted. This way after several years, we will have no clean water for our use. Fuel: We are using a lot of wood from trees as fuels and for construction of homes and furniture. As more and more trees are being cut, it is affecting the climate of the place. Extreme weather conditions, such as floods, extreme cold or heat, are seen in many places, which affect the people living there. 5. Briefly explain the importance of sustainable development. It will ensure that resources like air, water, forests are saved to future generation. Problems like Climate Change, Emission of Green House gases can be taken care of with the help of Sustainable Development. Adoption of Sustainable Development in our daily life and at our workplace will also promote economic growth. 6. Why do you think the United Nations has made the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the new Agenda emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development for all. 7. One initiative was taken by the Ministry of Railways in Varanasi and Raibareilly where they introduced clay pots ‘Kulhads’ to replace plastic and paper cups and to bring back the taste of tradition. What are the major advantages gained by using ‘Kulhads’? 1. reduce cutting of tree for making paper cups. 2. job creation for potters, which contributes to economy. 3. reduce plastic waste. 8. Explain the importance a) Education towards sustainable development Education is the most important factor for sustainable development. Children who have gone to school will be able to do jobs so that they can take care of themselves. and their families. Education helps us become aware of our role as a responsible citizen. We should 1. use the facilities present in our areas. 2. take our friends to school. 3. help friends study. 4. stop friends from dropping out of school. b) Affordable and Clean Energy towards sustainable development Using solar power i.e., power generated using the sun does not cause pollution as it does not require burning of non-renewable fuels, such as coal. We are making efforts to increase solar power generation so that our electricity needs are met and at the same time we do not pollute the environment or use up natural resources. Use of biogas is also an eco-friendly alternative to natural gas. c) Decent Work and Economic Growth towards sustainable development (a) study and find good jobs to take care of ourselves and our families. (b) work hard and contribute to society. (c) learn and develop skills so that we get add value in our community d) Reduced Inequalities towards sustainable development To reduce inequalities we can 1. be helpful to one another. 2. be friendly with everyone. 3. include everyone while working or playing. 4. help others by including everyone whether they are small or big, girl or boy, belong to any class or caste. e) Sustainable Cities and Communities towards sustainable development Creating Sustainable Cities 1. Save energy by switching off lights and fans when not in use. 2. Use natural light as much as possible. 3. Use energy efficient lights (LED bulbs) and appliances. f) Responsible Consumers and Producers towards sustainable development We can become responsible about our own environment by 1. reusing paper, glass, plastic, water, etc. 2. taking cloth bags to the market carrying fruits and vegetables. 3. donate things we do not use such as clothes, books, furniture, food, etc. 4. Buy and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers. 5. Repair leaking taps and pipes to avoid wasting water. 6. Sort and treat garbage before disposing. g) Protect Life Below Water towards sustainable development Tons of plastic is found in the seas, which is killing marine life. Protecting marine life, saving our oceans from pollution is necessary to preserve the marine life. h) Protect Life on Land towards sustainable development Cutting of trees is leading to soil erosion and making land dry and unusable for cultivation. Planting more tree to replace the ones that we have cut is an important step towards sustainable development. Green Skills MCQS Question And Answer TB 1. How many sustainable development goals are given by the United Nations? (a) 18 (b) 17 (c) 15 (d) 20 2. Choose the option which defines sustainable development. (a) Taking care of future generations (b) Taking care of only ourselves (c) Taking care of ourselves and the future generations (d) Well-being of all 3. Which organisation has made the Sustainable Development Goals. (a) United Nations (b) League of Nations (c) UNICEF (d) World Health Organisation 4. Which of the following sources of energy is from a renewable source? (a) Solar energy (b) Wood (c) Coals (d) Petrol 5. Choose the option which is not a sustainable development goal according to the United Nations. (a) Clean Water and Sanitation (b) Gender Equality (c) Population (d) Reduced Inequalities Subjective Questions of Green Skills Class 10 1. What is the meaning of sustainable development? Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the capacity of future generations, guaranteeing the balance between economic growth, care for the environment and social well-being 2. Why do you think the United Nations has made the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? The 17 SDGs have been made to take care of important issues facing businesses, governments and society. Some of these issues are poverty, gender equality, water use, energy, climate change and biodiversity. Countries are now making policies and regulations that will promote sustainable systems needed in all economic sectors to provide a secure, affordable and sustainable economy. 3. List some ways in which we can use resources sensibly We can become responsible for our own environment by 1. reusing paper, glass, plastic, water, etc. 2. taking cloth bags to market carrying fruits and vegetables. 3. donate things we do not use such as clothes, books, furniture, food, etc. 4. Buy and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers. 5. Repair leaking taps and pipes to avoid wasting water. 6. Sort and treat garbage before disposing of. 4. Explain the importance of education on sustainable development. Education is the most important factors for sustainable development. Children who have gone to school will be able to do jobs so that they can take care of themselves and their families. Education helps us become aware of our role as a responsible citizen. We should 1. use the facilities present in our areas. 2. take our friends to school. 3. help friends study. 4. stop friends from dropping out of school.