Question

The environment’s source function refers to the potential of the environment to provide natural resources. Lately, however, we are experiencing a scarcity in these resources.

Analyse the reason for this.

• A. Higher usage of natural resources than the availability
• B. Lack of availability of natural resources.
• C. Low literacy rates with people
• D. Emission of pollutants into the atmosphere

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Emission of pollutants into the atmosphere

There is a scarcity in natural resources due to two main reasons. Firstly, there is a limited amount of natural resources in the environment. These resources are formed after a long period of time and cannot be replenished right away. Also, the usage of these resources is more than their availablity. Secondly, the pollution caused further slows down the process of replenishing the resources.