Natural Resources and Their Management
Biology ⇒ Ecology and Environment
Natural Resources and Their Management starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Natural Resources and Their Management.
How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take.
When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 10
A village uses a river as its main water source. Over time, the water becomes polluted due to waste disposal. What are two possible effects on the community?
Describe the role of community participation in the management of natural resources.
Describe two ways in which water resources can be conserved at home.
Explain how overuse of groundwater can lead to land subsidence.
Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources with examples.
A village uses a river as its main water source. Over time, the water becomes polluted due to waste disposal. What are two possible effects on the community?
A community relies on a nearby forest for firewood, medicinal plants, and grazing. Over the years, the forest area has decreased significantly. Suggest two sustainable management practices that could help restore and conserve the forest, and explain how they would be effective.
A river passes through an agricultural region and is used for irrigation, drinking water, and fishing. Recently, the river's water quality has declined due to increased use of chemical fertilizers. What are two long-term consequences for the ecosystem and human population if this trend continues?
Which of the following is a consequence of overfishing?
(1) Increased fish population
(2) Loss of biodiversity
(3) Improved water quality
(4) Enhanced coral growth
Which of the following is a direct effect of deforestation?
(1) Increased rainfall
(2) Soil erosion
(3) Decreased carbon dioxide
(4) Improved air quality
Which of the following is a direct result of mining activities?
(1) Increased forest cover
(2) Soil pollution
(3) Improved air quality
(4) Water conservation
Which of the following is a method to prevent soil erosion?
(1) Overgrazing
(2) Deforestation
(3) Terracing
(4) Monoculture
Fill in the blank: The excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture can lead to __________ of water bodies.
Fill in the blank: The management of resources to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs is called __________ development.
Fill in the blank: The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land to maintain soil fertility is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials is called __________.
True or False: Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years.
True or False: Groundwater is considered a non-renewable resource if it is extracted faster than it is replenished.
True or False: Recycling helps in the conservation of natural resources.
True or False: The use of renewable resources always has no impact on the environment.
