Human-Environment Interaction
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Human-Environment Interaction starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how traditional knowledge helps people adapt to their environment.
Describe one way in which people in Rajasthan have adapted to the arid environment.
Describe one way in which people in the Himalayan region adapt to their environment.
Explain how human activities can lead to desertification.
Explain how overgrazing by cattle can affect the environment.
Explain how the construction of dams affects the environment.
Explain the importance of rainwater harvesting in India.
Name one way in which agriculture can impact the environment.
Which of the following is a consequence of excessive use of chemical fertilizers? (1) Improved soil fertility, (2) Water pollution, (3) Increased biodiversity, (4) Reduced crop yield
Which of the following is a direct result of urbanisation? (1) Increase in forest area, (2) Growth of cities, (3) Decrease in pollution, (4) More agricultural land
Which of the following is a human activity that can lead to loss of biodiversity? (1) Afforestation, (2) Deforestation, (3) Water harvesting, (4) Terrace farming
Which of the following is a negative effect of mining on the environment? (1) Increase in forest cover, (2) Soil erosion, (3) Improved air quality, (4) More rainfall
Fill in the blank: The cutting down of trees on a large scale is known as __________.
Fill in the blank: The practice of growing crops and rearing animals is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of clearing forests for agriculture is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of making barren land fertile again is called __________.
True or False: Afforestation helps in maintaining the balance of the environment.
True or False: Human activities can change the natural environment.
True or False: Human settlements are always located near water sources.
True or False: Planting trees can help reduce the effects of climate change.
