Depletion of Natural Resources — Flashcards

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The main objective is to study the impact of changing population on the depletion and degradation of local natural resources.

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A human settlement is the chosen village or town studied for population, economic activities, and resource use. It is the local area where the condition of natural resources is examined.

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A nearby settlement is easier to observe and understand. Information about population, resources, and changes in local conditions can be collected more easily and accurately from a familiar area.

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Population information should be collected from elders, the Panchayat, or the Block Development Office. The study should find the state of the population and estimate its growth or decline over the la…

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A ten-year period gives a rough idea of how population has changed over time. This helps relate changes in resource use, scarcity, and degradation to population growth or decline.

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The main sources of income include farming such as agriculture and livestock rearing, labour, and different trades such as tailoring and transport.

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Economic activities show how people depend on local resources. Agriculture, industry, trades, and services all use water, land, energy, and other resources, so they affect resource demand and pressure…

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The main local resources to be listed are water, food supply, and fuel such as firewood or coal. Their source and availability should be noted clearly.