Changes that i would incorporate in my life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of natural resources are: (i) Started using cloth, paper or jute bags instead of polythene bags. (ii) Reduce use of electricity by : - Avoiding unnecessary use of light and fans. - Using CFLs instead oRead more
Changes that i would incorporate in my life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of natural resources are:
(i) Started using cloth, paper or jute bags instead of polythene bags.
(ii) Reduce use of electricity by : – Avoiding unnecessary use of light and fans. – Using CFLs instead of fluorescent bulbs and lights. – Using stairs instead of lifts for 2-3 floors. – Started wearing one or more sweaters instead of room heater in winters.
(iii) Recycle plastics, papers, glass and metal items.
(iv) Reuse different items like plastic bags, envelopes etc.
(v) Use pressure cooker or solar cooker for cooking.
(vi) Prefer walking or use bicycle for short distance and use public transport for long distance.
(a) The five things done by me over the last one week to conserve our natural resources were :(i) Planted trees in the garden of our society .(ii) Used pressure cooker to save fuel.(iii) Switched off lights of my room before leaving.(iv) Went to school by bicycle when I missed the school bus.(v) CloRead more
(a) The five things done by me over the last one week to conserve our natural resources were : (i) Planted trees in the garden of our society . (ii) Used pressure cooker to save fuel. (iii) Switched off lights of my room before leaving. (iv) Went to school by bicycle when I missed the school bus. (v) Closed the tap tightly after bath.
(b) The five things done by me over the last one week which increased the pressure on our natural resources were : (i) Instead of wearing sweater used room heater. (ii) Forgot to switch off the light and TV before sleeping. (iii) Did not closed the tap tightly after bath. (iv) Cooked rice in a utensil instead of cooker. (v) Went to school by car with my father instead of school bus.
To reduce consumption of the various natural resources, I can do the following things - (i) Save electricity by avoiding unnecessary use of lights and fans. (ii) Use solar Energy. (iii) Prefer walking or using bicycle for short distance. (iv) Control the waste of water. (v) Avoid the use of productsRead more
To reduce consumption of the various natural resources, I can do the following things –
(i) Save electricity by avoiding unnecessary use of lights and fans.
(ii) Use solar Energy.
(iii) Prefer walking or using bicycle for short distance.
(iv) Control the waste of water.
(v) Avoid the use of products that are made from animals body.
(vi) Afforestation i.e. planting of trees.
(vii) Guide others regarding proper use of natural resources.
As an individual, I can contribute to the management of : (a) Forests and wild-life by - (i) Afforestation - Planting of trees. (ii) Controlling cutting of trees. (iii) Avoiding the use of products that are made from animals body. (b) Water resources by- (i) Using limited watRead more
As an individual, I can contribute to the management of :
(a) Forests and wild-life by – (i) Afforestation – Planting of trees. (ii) Controlling cutting of trees. (iii) Avoiding the use of products that are made from animals body.
(b) Water resources by- (i) Using limited water. (ii) Preventing wastage of water in cleaning of vehicles and floor. (iii) Repairing leaking taps immediately. (iv) Guiding others for proper use of water.
(c) Coal and petroleum by – (i) Using bicycle for short distance instead of vehicles like car and scooter. (ii) Turning off the vehicle while waiting on red lights.
The four main stakeholders are : (i) The local people who live in and around the forest. (ii) The Forest department. (iii) The industrialist. (iv) The forest and wildlife activists. The local people should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce because local people use the forRead more
The four main stakeholders are :
(i) The local people who live in and around the forest.
(ii) The Forest department.
(iii) The industrialist.
(iv) The forest and wildlife activists.
The local people should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce because local people use the forest and wildlife resources continuously to fulfill their basic needs and their involvement makes them aware for the conservation of forest and wildlife.
On the basis of the issues raised in chapter 16 class 10, what changes would you incorporate in your lifestyle in a move towards a sustainable use of our resources?
Changes that i would incorporate in my life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of natural resources are: (i) Started using cloth, paper or jute bags instead of polythene bags. (ii) Reduce use of electricity by : - Avoiding unnecessary use of light and fans. - Using CFLs instead oRead more
Changes that i would incorporate in my life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of natural resources are:
See less(i) Started using cloth, paper or jute bags instead of polythene bags.
(ii) Reduce use of electricity by :
– Avoiding unnecessary use of light and fans.
– Using CFLs instead of fluorescent bulbs and lights.
– Using stairs instead of lifts for 2-3 floors.
– Started wearing one or more sweaters instead of room heater in winters.
(iii) Recycle plastics, papers, glass and metal items.
(iv) Reuse different items like plastic bags, envelopes etc.
(v) Use pressure cooker or solar cooker for cooking.
(vi) Prefer walking or use bicycle for short distance and use public transport for long distance.
List five things you have done over the last one week in favor of natural resources.
(a) The five things done by me over the last one week to conserve our natural resources were :(i) Planted trees in the garden of our society .(ii) Used pressure cooker to save fuel.(iii) Switched off lights of my room before leaving.(iv) Went to school by bicycle when I missed the school bus.(v) CloRead more
(a) The five things done by me over the last one week to conserve our natural resources were :
(i) Planted trees in the garden of our society .
(ii) Used pressure cooker to save fuel.
(iii) Switched off lights of my room before leaving.
(iv) Went to school by bicycle when I missed the school bus.
(v) Closed the tap tightly after bath.
(b) The five things done by me over the last one week which increased the pressure on our natural resources were :
See less(i) Instead of wearing sweater used room heater.
(ii) Forgot to switch off the light and TV before sleeping.
(iii) Did not closed the tap tightly after bath.
(iv) Cooked rice in a utensil instead of cooker.
(v) Went to school by car with my father instead of school bus.
What can you as an individual do to reduce your consumption of the various natural resources?
To reduce consumption of the various natural resources, I can do the following things - (i) Save electricity by avoiding unnecessary use of lights and fans. (ii) Use solar Energy. (iii) Prefer walking or using bicycle for short distance. (iv) Control the waste of water. (v) Avoid the use of productsRead more
To reduce consumption of the various natural resources, I can do the following things –
See less(i) Save electricity by avoiding unnecessary use of lights and fans.
(ii) Use solar Energy.
(iii) Prefer walking or using bicycle for short distance.
(iv) Control the waste of water.
(v) Avoid the use of products that are made from animals body.
(vi) Afforestation i.e. planting of trees.
(vii) Guide others regarding proper use of natural resources.
How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?
As an individual, I can contribute to the management of : (a) Forests and wild-life by - (i) Afforestation - Planting of trees. (ii) Controlling cutting of trees. (iii) Avoiding the use of products that are made from animals body. (b) Water resources by- (i) Using limited watRead more
As an individual, I can contribute to the management of :
(a) Forests and wild-life by –
(i) Afforestation – Planting of trees.
(ii) Controlling cutting of trees.
(iii) Avoiding the use of products that are made from animals body.
(b) Water resources by-
(i) Using limited water.
(ii) Preventing wastage of water in cleaning of vehicles and floor.
(iii) Repairing leaking taps immediately.
(iv) Guiding others for proper use of water.
(c) Coal and petroleum by –
See less(i) Using bicycle for short distance instead of vehicles like car and scooter.
(ii) Turning off the vehicle while waiting on red lights.
We saw in this chapter that there are four main stakeholders when it comes to forests and wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce? Why do you think so?
The four main stakeholders are : (i) The local people who live in and around the forest. (ii) The Forest department. (iii) The industrialist. (iv) The forest and wildlife activists. The local people should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce because local people use the forRead more
The four main stakeholders are :
See less(i) The local people who live in and around the forest.
(ii) The Forest department.
(iii) The industrialist.
(iv) The forest and wildlife activists.
The local people should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce because local people use the forest and wildlife resources continuously to fulfill their basic needs and their involvement makes them aware for the conservation of forest and wildlife.