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What measures would you take to conserve electricity in your house?
Hint— (a) Put off the fans and lights when they are not required. (b) Maximum use of solar radiation. (c) Use of solar water heating system. during winters. (d) Use of fluorescent tubes or...
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Have you ever observed any water pollution in your area? What measures would you suggest to control it?
Water pollution arises as a result of various human activities. This includes discharges from wastewater treatment plants, run-off from agricultural fields, storm-water drainage, etc. Pollutants from these sources enter the...
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Suppose you are outside your home and an earthquake strikes. What precaution would you take to protect yourself?
Some of the precautions are: (a). Try to move to an open space. (b). We should not take shelter under trees, buildings or overhead power lines. (c). If travelling in a bus or...
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What measures, as an individual, you would take
The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution: Measures for preventing Air pollution Planting more trees Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels Reducing the use of...
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Name the wastes which are generated in your house daily. What measures would you take for their disposal?..
(i) Kitchen wastes. (ii) Paper wastes like newspapers, bags, envelopes. (iii) Plastic bags. (iv) Vegetable/fruit peels/rind. Measures for disposal (i) Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. (ii) Safe disposal of plastic bags. (iii) Vegetable/fruit peels can be...
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What legislative measures are taken in India to conserve wildlife?
In India, several laws and acts have been passed from time to time in order to protect the degrading wildlife. Out of all, the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 has...
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Why is it necessary to conserve mineral resources? Explain any four ways to conserve mineral resources.
Reasons for conservation : (a) The strong dependence of industry and agriculture upon minerals. (b) The process of mineral formation is slow. (c) They are non-renewable Methods to conserve : (a) Minerals should be used...
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Imagine how it would be to have your eyes in place of your ears? What would you be able to do then,
If my ears were in place of my ears, I would have been able to see all the things to my right and left clearly.
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Think, if there were is an earthquake where you live, would your house be a danger? What kind of damage could take place?
Yes, if there is an earthquake, where I live, my house would be in danger. The following damage could happen: (i) The various household equipment such as TV, radio, utensils, eatables...
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Explain the importance of conservation of minerals. Highlight any three measures to conserve them.
Reasons for Conservation: (i) The strong dependence of industry and agriculture upon minerals. (ii) The process of mineral formation is slow. (iii) They are non-renewable. Methods to conserve: (i) Minerals should be used in a...
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