Why do you think that there should be equitable distribution of resources? What forces would be working against an equitable distribution of our resources?
Equitable distribution of natural resources should be occur so that each and every species gets the same benefit which will be helpful for the survival. If the distribution of the natural resources are available in the equal amount and if any will competition then all the species would contain same position so that they can fight equally for their survival. So, there would be no biasedness (partiality) among the species.
Some forces are given that will be work against an equitable distribution of the resources like human greed, corruption (by government which favours the rich and the powerful people), lobby of rich and powerful people, reservation categories etc.
Find out about the traditional systems of water harvesting/management in your region.
Suggest some approaches towards the conservation of forests.
We saw in this chapter that there are four main stakeholders when it comes to forests and wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce? Why do you think so?
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.
Find out the source of water in your region/locality. Is water from this source available to all people living in that area?
How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?
Why should we conserve forests and wildlife?
Compare the above system with the probable systems in hilly/mountainous areas or plains or plateau regions.
What changes can you make in your habits to become more environment-friendly?
What can you as an individual do to reduce your consumption of the various natural resources?
Did Döbereiner’s triads also exist in the columns of Newlands’ Octaves? Compare and find out.
What is a good source of energy?
Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multi-cellular organisms like humans?
What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.
What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?
What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?
If a trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?
Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleared before burning in air?
Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution, respectively. If you are given only red litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube?
No matter how far you stand from a mirror, your image appears erect. The mirror is likely to be
(a) only plane.
(b) only concave.
(c) only convex.
(d) either plane or convex.
Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
Choose the correct option.
A rectangular coil of copper wires is rotated in a magnetic field. The direction of the induced current changes once in each
(a) two revolutions (b) one revolution
(c) half revolution (d) one-fourth revolution
A positively-charged particle (alpha-particle) projected towards west is deflected towards north by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is
(a) towards south (b) towards east
(c) downward (d) upward
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
What kind of mirror – concave, convex or plain – would be best suited for use in a solar cooker? Why?
How do we detect the smell of an agarbatti (incense stick)?
How many structural isomers can you draw for pentane?
What are the advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
How will an organism be benefited if it reproduces through spores?