11. Think over and write how extraction and use of
resources can degrade the environment.
Answers
The extraction and consumption of resources has an impact on the quality of life and well-being of both current and future generations.[1] This includes oil and gas extraction, mining, fishing and forestry.
The lack of management of natural resources leads not only to environmental problems such as land degradation, soil erosion and pollution, but it can also create serious social and economic tensions. An example of this is known as the "resource curse" where countries rich in natural resources have seen conflict, corruption and persisting high levels of poverty due to the scramble for the country's wealth. Of the 3.5 billion people who live in countries rich in oil, gas and minerals, many of them live in poverty due to poor governance and the gains not being invested in local people and communities.
Answer:
In short, raw material extraction and processing always impact on the environment, resulting as they do in soil degradation, water shortages, biodiversity loss, damage to ecosystem functions and global warming exacerbation.Improper product use provokes noxious emissions that can end up in our water, soil and air.