Question

Describe some unethical practices which have led to the degradation of the natural resources

Answer 1

Answer:

One-third of our ground water has been extracted for human use, surface water has been polluted such that 1 in 8 people do not have access to clean water. 2. Extraction of fossil fuels reduces biodiversity and creates toxic wastes; burning fossil fuel causes global climate change

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Answer 2

Degradation of resources refers to their depletion.

• Various unethical practices that have led to the degradation of natural resources are -

1. Destruction of ecosystems and deforestation, resulting in biodiversity drop.
2. Extraction of fossil fuels depletes biodiversity and produces hazardous waste, while burning fossil fuels contributes to global warming.
3. Mining of minerals and oil also depletes resources.
4. Waste and overconsumption. This is when resources are being used excessively.
5. Rapid technological and industrial development
6. Soil erosion also leads to the degradation of land, thereby depleting the resources.