Practice Dams And Other Effects On Forest And Tribal People (2.2) - Major activities and threats to Forests resources

Practice: DAMS AND OTHER EFFECTS ON FOREST AND TRIBAL PEOPLE

Lesson 2.2Major activities and threats to Forests resources

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Question 1.
What is deforestation?
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Think about the consequences of cutting down trees.
Question 2.
Name one health risk associated with dam construction.
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Consider what happens in crowded conditions.
3Question 3.
What is a major environmental issue caused by dam construction?
- Increased tourism
- Deforestation
- Soil enrichment
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Think about what happens when trees are cut down.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Chipko movement was aimed at stopping deforestation.
- True
- False
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Remember what the activists did to protect the trees.
Question 5.
Discuss the potential long-term ecological consequences of damming a river within a forest region.
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Consider all aspects of how a river sustains both the environment and local communities.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of community-led movements like Chipko in influencing modern environmental policies.
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Think about the power of grassroots activism in shaping environmental discourse.

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