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What are renewable sources and non-renewable resources ?

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Renewable resources : Resources that can be replaced after they are used are called renewable resources. Ex : Air, water and soil.
Non-renewable resources : Some other resources, cannot be replaced at all. Once they are used up they are gone forever and are called non renewable resources.
Ex : Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas (fossil fuels).
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VGS PUBLICATION-BRILLIANT-NATURAL RESOURCES-CREATIVE QUESTIONS FOR NEW MODEL PAPER (2 MARK QUESTIONS)
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  2. What are the disadvantages of deforestation ?

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  3. What is the importance of soil as a natural resource ?

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  4. What is "Biodiversity" ? What is its importance ?

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  5. What is the state of Minerals as a resource ? Mention two methods that...

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  6. Write about the four 'R's that can save environment.

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  7. Why the recyling of plastic is not a very good option ?

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  8. Draw the recycling logo.

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  9. Draw the logo of sustainable development.

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  10. Draw a pie diagram to show the water sources and area under irrigation...

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  11. Why is scarcity of water in our country in spite of nature's monsoon b...

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  12. Why is dependence of man on nature greater than that of any other orga...

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  13. In addition to low rainfall, what are the other reasons for non-availa...

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  14. Write the advantages of giving control of water management to the resi...

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  15. What are the benefits of water harvesting ?

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  16. Why are environmentalists insisting upon substantial natural resource ...

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  17. Observe the given diagram on percentage consumption of some resources ...

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  18. What are renewable sources and non-renewable resources ?

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  19. How do people waste natural resources ?

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  20. How do people use the forest resources differently ?

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