NCERT Solution for Class 10 Science Chapter 16
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources,
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and UP Board
Exercises Questions
Page No-280
Questions No-5
What can you as an individual do to reduce your consumption of the various natural resources?
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• Save electricity.
• Do not waste food.
• Save water.
• Use cooking gas instead of wood for cooking.
• Observe the principle of three R’s (Reduce, Recycle and Reuse).
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Natural resources such as water, forests, coal and petroleum, etc. are important
for the survival of human beings. The ways in which we can reduce the consumption of
various natural resources are as follows:
(i) We should stop the cutting of trees (deforestation).
(ii) We should use recycled paper to reduce the cutting down of trees.
(iii) We should not waste water.
(iv) We should practice rainwater harvesting.
(v) We should practice carpooling to avoid the excessive use of petroleum.
(vi) We should use alternative sources of energy such as hydro-energy and solar energy.
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.