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Human Impact on Environment

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

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Card 1Environmental problems

What is an environmental problem?

Answer

An environmental problem is any harmful change in nature that affects living beings and their surroundings. It may happen due to natural disasters or human activities.

Card 2Human population and environment

Why is a large human population a problem for the environment?

Answer

A large population needs more land, water, food, energy, and space. This increases pressure on natural resources and leads to deforestation, pollution, and waste generation.

Card 3Floods

How do floods damage life and property?

Answer

Floods can destroy crops, houses, roads, and public utilities. They also affect human and animal life and may spread epidemics because water becomes dirty and unsafe.

Card 4Floods

What are two important ways to prevent damage during floods?

Answer

Important measures include cleaning and desilting water channels, avoiding construction in river beds, building flood-safe structures, and keeping an evacuation plan ready.

Card 5Cyclones

Why are cyclones dangerous in coastal areas?

Answer

Cyclones are intense low-pressure storms with very strong winds and heavy rain. They can damage houses, crops, livestock, transport, and coastal settlements.

Card 6Cyclones

Which are the two cyclone seasons in India?

Answer

The two cyclone seasons in India are the pre-monsoon season from April to May and the post-monsoon season from October to December.

Card 7Cyclone case study

What happened in the Orissa super cyclone of 29 October 1999?

Answer

It struck Orissa on 29 October 1999 with wind speeds of 270 to 300 km per hour. It caused heavy damage to agriculture, livestock, infrastructure, industries, and the environment.

Card 8Cyclones

Why is Balasore district important in cyclone studies?

Answer

Balasore district in Orissa is the most vulnerable district for cyclone landfall.

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