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The BP statistical Review of World Energy in June measured total global oil at 188.8 million tones, from proved oil resources at the end of 2010. This is only enough for oil to last for the next 46.2 years. What measures should be taken to conserve oil? What will happen if we do not conserve it?(AS1)

The measures that should be taken to conserve oil are-

i. We should opt for alternative sources of energy like solar energy, biofuels, hydro energy, wind energy etc.


ii. We should use public transport to travel far off places instead of using our personal vehicles.


iii. We should opt for car pooling.


iv. We should turn off lights, fans, TVs, computer when not in use.


v. Energy efficient appliances should be used.


vi. We can walk or ride a bicycle to short distance places.


If we will not conserve it then it will get exhausted and our future generations will not get it to use. Our future generations cannot know about oil and their products. Various products which are manufactured from petroleum like plastics, fabrics like nylon, waxes, cleaning products, cosmetics etc. will not be available in future.


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Here is a news strip, read it carefully and answer the following questions

Villagers oppose sand mining project Santhabommali (Srikakulam): People of more than 20 villages in two mandals of Srikakulam have raised a banner of revolt against the proposed beach sand mining project by a private company and threatened to intensify their agitation if the government does not cancel the project. The sand mining is being taken up extract rich minerals from the area. The villages are located around the forest belt were mining was initiated. (AS1)


i. Do you think the villagers are doing a right thing to agitate? Why?


ii. What resources are the villagers trying to save by their agitation?


iii. Will the villagers be benefitted by the rich minerals extracted from sand?


iv. Why does the private company want to carry out mining in the area?


v. Does the government have any role to play?


vi. How will mining in that piece of land affect people of the area?

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What is sustainable development? How is it useful in natural resource management? (AS1)

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Write a detailed note on management of a natural resource. (AS1)

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Suggest some ways of reusing a resource in your locality? (AS1)