Question

List five things you have done over the last one week to –

 (a) conserve our natural resources. (b) increase the pressure on our natural resources.

Answer 1

(a) Five things done to conserve natural resources are:
 Used energy efficient electrical appliances.
 Used only as much of electricity as was required.
 Kept the water tap closed while brushing the teeth.
 Convinced mother to cook the food in a solar cooker.
 Used public transport for school instead of parent's car.
(b) Five things done to increase the pressure on natural resources:
 Went to school on a bike instead of cycle.
 Forgot to switch off fan while going out
 Wasted food.
 Used more paper than required for printing on computer.
 Wastage of water resource.