Question

Complete the tree of environment:

Need to rehabilitate the Environment

• Things that came from the environment_______________

• People did not get them because _________________

• Therefore __________________________

Protecting forested mountains

• Source of ______________________________

• Deforestation leads to __________________

• Hence government must _______________

Good Management of Natural Resources

• Degraded environment results in _______

• It leads to ___________________ and

• Good management of natural resources means ____________________

• It is essential for _______________________

• Good management possible only when we have ___________________

Answer 1

Need to rehabilitate the Environment Things that came from the environment are clean drinking water for food, firewood for energy, material for building and fodder for the animals People did not get them because the environment was degraded. Deforestation of mountains caused shortage of water and change in rainfall patterns. Therefore it became important to have a government that accounts to the needs of people in rural areas, that protects them, that protects their interests, that is concerned about their lives.

Protecting forested mountains Source of water and rain Deforestation leads to shortage of water and change of rainfall patterns; people are not able to get food and water. Hence government, in order for people to have good environment that can sustain their livelihoods, must account to them, that protects them, that protects their interests, that is concerned about their lives.

Good Management of Natural Resources Degraded environment results in wars as it is not able to support the communities so they fight over the little that is left. It leads to discontent and when this discontent is strong enough it leads to conflicts among various communities. Good management of natural resources means equitable distribution of resources among various communities without any discrimination due to various physical factors. It is essential for maintaining peace and to have a sustainable growth and development. Good management is possible only when we have democratic space, respect for human beings, respect for human rights, giving other people dignity.