Question

You observe that a gardener working in the park near your house collects the dry leaves from the garden and burns it. He also uses synthetic fertilisers for growth of plants.
Answer the following questions based on the above information:
(i) Which environmental values is the gardener disrespecting?
(ii) How can the first activity be changed to make it environmental friendly?
(iii)How can the second activity be changed to promote environmental health?
(iv) Suggest one activity to inculcate such environmental values in students.

Answer 1

(i) Environmental concern/Environmental health.
(ii) The leaves may be buried in the soil to produce manure.
(iii) Organic manure may be used in place of synthetic fertilisers.
(iv) By creating proper awareness about the ill environmental impact from existing practices and benefits from changed practices. Group discussions/Debates/ Community service.