In populated metropolitan cities, the primary sources of water include groundwater and lakes. Groundwater is harvested with the help of bore wells whereas pipes harvest water directly from the lakes. The harvested water is then stored in water tankers placed at strategic locations throughout the city.
Answered by Vishal kumar | 2 years agoOn the basis of the issues raised in this chapter, what changes would you incorporate in your lifestyle in a move towards the sustainable usage of our resources?
List five things you have done over the last week to (a) conserve our natural resources. (b) increase the pressure on our natural resources.
What can you as an individual do to reduce your consumption of the various natural resources?
How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of:
(a) forests and wildlife,
(b) water resources and
(c) coal and petroleum?
We saw in this chapter that there are four main stakeholders when it comes to forests and wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce? Why do you think so?