Practice Resource Consumption (9.4) - People - ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science

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Question 1.
What term describes the reduction of resources to the point of scarcity?
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It's a five-letter word starting with 'D'.
Question 2.
What is responsible consumption?
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Think about how we can use less and waste less.
3Question 3.
Which group consumes more natural resources per capita?
- Developed nations
- Developing nations
- Both equally
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Think about how economies differ between developed and developing countries.
4Question 4.
True or False: Overconsumption has no major impact on resource availability.
- True
- False
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Consider the consequences of using resources faster than they can regenerate.
Question 5.
Analyze the link between resource consumption and climate change. Discuss three ways excessive consumption accelerates climate change.
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Consider the resources consumed in energy production, land use, and waste.
Question 6.
Propose a strategy for reducing household water consumption. What practices could families adopt?
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Think about both behavioral changes and technological solutions.

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