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Consequences of Unsustainable Development

ICSE · Class 9 · Environmental Science

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Topics in Consequences of Unsustainable Development

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Environmental Degradation

  • Environmental degradation means the deterioration of the environment due to human activities.
  • Unsustainable development damages ecosystems, reduces biodiversity, and weakens the natural balance.
  • Forests in India cover approximately 21-24% of the country's land area, and this cover is steadily declining.
2

Social Consequences

  • Unsustainable development can increase inequality and poverty.
  • Displacement due to industrial expansion and land-use change forces people to lose traditional livelihoods.
  • Several industrial projects have displaced thousands of tribal families, worsening inequality.
3

Economic Consequences

  • Unsustainable development can increase the income gap between the rich and the poor.
  • Wealth often becomes concentrated in cities, while rural areas struggle to keep up.
  • Rapid industrial growth can create prosperous urban centres but weaken rural economic growth.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Unsustainable development leads to environmental degradation, social problems, and economic losses

Environmental degradationSocial consequencesEconomic consequencesResponsible and sustainable growth

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What are the important topics in Consequences of Unsustainable Development for ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science?
Consequences of Unsustainable Development covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Consequences of Unsustainable Development — ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 77 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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