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Which of the following statements (s) is/are correct about the renewable natural resource?

A natural resource which can be used repeatedly and is replaced naturally is called a renewable resource. For examples air, water, solar energy, and biomass.

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Meera and Radhika were on a trip to Mussoorie. They set out on a short trekking on the hills. They were closely watching the flora and fauna in the area. They felt that the area has sufficient biodiversity. This was possible because the forests had remained safe.

There was no visible sign of cutting of trees. Meera said with pride to Radhika, "do you know women have played a prominent role in the protection of forests? Without their brave acts, the situation would have been different and miserable."


Name two incidents from history when women environmentalists saved the trees from falling by greedy and powerful people.

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Meera and Radhika were on a trip to Mussoorie. They set out on a short trekking on the hills. They were closely watching the flora and fauna in the area. They felt that the area has sufficient biodiversity. This was possible because the forests had remained safe.

There was no visible sign of cutting of trees. Meera said with pride to Radhika, "do you know women have played a prominent role in the protection of forests? Without their brave acts, the situation would have been different and miserable."


What is meant by biodiversity?

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Which of the following statements about the construction of a dam are incorrect?

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