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Natural Resources — Revision Notes
Telangana Board · Class 10 · Biology
Natural Resources revision notes for Telangana Board Class 10 Biology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the Telangana Board Class 10 Biology syllabus.
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1. Water as a Natural Resource
- Water is a renewable resource, but unlimited exploitation can make it scarce.
- About 97% of Earth's water is salt water in oceans, seas, and underground sources.
- Only 2.5-2.75% of Earth's water is fresh water.
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2. Case Study: Wanaparthy and Vaddicherla
- Wanaparthy had no groundwater scarcity and had a percolation tank.
- Vaddicherla had groundwater scarcity and no alternative water source besides wells.
- Wanaparthy had a higher average household income and the lowest per-acre irrigation cost.
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3. Sustainable Water Management in Kothapally
- Kothapally village was used as a case study of sustainable water management with support from ICRISAT.
- Initially, dry land areas were more extensive than irrigated land, literacy was low, labour was scarce, crop yields were low, and there was not a single water harvesting structure.
- ICRISAT educated villagers and provided technical support for water storage and soil conservation structures.
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4. Forests, Biodiversity, and Conservation
- Forests are an important renewable resource.
- Forests act like the lung of the world and support many living organisms.
- Earth loses about 36 million acres of forest each year due to deforestation.
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Natural resources include airWater and forests are renewable resourcesWater becomes scarce when supplyWanaparthy had a percolation tankA percolation tank is an earthen
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What are the important topics in Natural Resources for Telangana Board Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Natural Resources include Water as a Natural Resource, Case Study: Wanaparthy and Vaddicherla, Sustainable Water Management in Kothapally, Forests, Biodiversity, and Conservation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Natural Resources for the Telangana Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Natural Resources. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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