Environmental Resources and Biodiversity

The video covers biodiversity, environmental balance, and the importance of natural resources. It explains the concepts of reuse, recycle, and reduce, and discusses the significance of watersheds and wetlands. The video highlights Nepal's biodiversity, causes of environmental degradation, and the impact of human activities on wildlife. It also emphasizes the importance of water resources and solid waste management.

What is an example of a perpetual resource?

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Coal

What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to?

• The variety of living species on Earth

• The balance of water and air

• The number of trees in a forest

• The variety of non-living things in an area

What does 'reuse' mean in waste management?

• Using something again or more than once

• Converting waste into new materials

• Using a product once and discarding it

• Reducing the size of waste

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Hydropower

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

Why is Nepal rich in biodiversity?

• Due to its advanced technology

• Because of its unique geographic features

• Due to its large population

• Because it has no pollution

What is the primary role of wetlands?

• To reduce the number of species

• To increase soil erosion

• To act as natural filters and support biodiversity

• To provide space for urban development

What is the first step in managing solid waste?

• Recycle

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Burn

Which activity does NOT help in environmental protection?

• Using renewable energy

• Deforestation

• Recycling

• Planting trees

How does deforestation affect water resources?

• It reduces rainfall runoff

• It improves water quality

• It increases groundwater levels

• It leads to flash floods and reduced groundwater

What impact does mixing sewage in water have on wildlife?

• It makes water toxic and unsuitable for aquatic organisms

• It increases the population of fish

• It provides nutrients to aquatic life

• It purifies the water