Natural Resources and Their Management
Biology ⇒ Ecology and Environment
Natural Resources and Their Management starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of legislation in the management of natural resources.
Describe the role of protected areas in natural resource management.
Describe two negative impacts of deforestation on the environment.
Describe two ways in which human activities can lead to the depletion of natural resources.
Explain how overgrazing affects land resources.
Explain how population growth can affect the management of natural resources.
Explain the concept of sustainable development in the context of natural resource management.
Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources, giving two examples of each.
Explain the importance of rainwater harvesting in water resource management.
Explain why integrated pest management (IPM) is considered a sustainable approach in agriculture.
List three methods used to conserve soil.
A mining company is planning to extract minerals from a forested area. As an environmental consultant, outline the steps you would recommend to minimize the negative impacts on natural resources during and after mining operations.
A river basin is shared by three countries. Each country uses the river for agriculture, industry, and domestic purposes. Over the years, water quality and quantity have declined, affecting all users. Discuss the challenges of transboundary water resource management in this scenario and propose two solutions to ensure sustainable use.
Describe how the use of life cycle assessment (LCA) can aid in the sustainable management of natural resources. Provide one example of its application.
Discuss the potential conflicts that can arise between economic development and natural resource conservation, and suggest two approaches to balance these interests.
Explain how the concept of 'tragedy of the commons' applies to the management of global fisheries, and suggest two strategies to prevent resource depletion in this context.
Explain the role of ecosystem services in the valuation of natural resources and how this can influence policy decisions.
