You being an environmentalist are interested in contributing towards the conservation of natural resources. List four activities that you can do on your own.
You being an environmentalist are interested in contributing towards the conservation of natural resources. List four activities that you can do on your own.
Official answer
Four environment-friendly activities that an individual can perform to contribute towards the conservation of natural resources are:
- Using cloth bags: Carrying reusable cloth or jute bags while shopping to reduce the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags.
- Conserving electricity: Switching off unnecessary lights, fans, and other electrical appliances when not in use.
- Eco-friendly commuting: Walking, cycling, or using public transport for short distances instead of personal motorized vehicles to save fossil fuels.
- Waste segregation: Separating household waste into biodegradable (kitchen waste) and non-biodegradable (plastics, glass) categories to facilitate proper recycling and disposal.
Marking scheme
- 1.Listing any two correct activities: 0.5 marks
- 2.Listing all four correct activities: 1.0 mark
Hint
Think of daily habits related to shopping, electricity use, travel, and waste management that reduce resource consumption and pollution.
Quick oral answer
We can carry cloth bags for shopping, switch off idle electrical appliances, walk or cycle for short distances, and segregate our household waste into wet and dry categories.
Common mistakes
- 1.Listing activities that cannot be done on an individual level (e.g., setting up large-scale sewage treatment plants).
- 2.Providing vague answers like 'protecting nature' without listing specific actionable activities.
Analysis and explanation
Individual actions play a critical role in environmental conservation. The activities listed are based on the principles of reducing consumption, reusing materials, and recycling waste (the 3 Rs). For instance, switching off lights directly reduces coal consumption in thermal power plants, while using cloth bags prevents plastic pollution which harms terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Interesting facts
The concept of 'ecological footprint' measures how fast we consume resources and generate waste compared to how fast nature can absorb our waste and generate new resources.
Question details
Q3 of 33 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2017
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- Very Short Answer
- Chapter
- Our Environment
- Topic
- Managing the Garbage we Produce
- Bloom's level
- Applying
- Syllabus topic
- Environmental problems, waste disposal, ecosystem conservation
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2017?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2017 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Our Environment" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Managing the Garbage we Produce" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2017 paper?
This is a Very Short Answer question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2017 paper.