Question

1 List down the anthropogenic causes of degradation of natural resources in your locality(3marks)

2. Sacred lakes, places and mountains help in preserving the natural resources. Explain.
(3marks)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Causes

Land clearance, such as clearcutting and deforestation.

Agricultural depletion of soil nutrients through poor farming practices.

Livestock including overgrazing and overdrafting.

Inappropriate irrigation and overdrafting.

Urban sprawl and commercial development.

Vehicle off-roading.