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What is the significance of wildlife in ecosystem balance?
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Wildlife helps in maintaining the ecological balance by contributing to biodiversity.
Why is land considered a limited resource despite its vast expanse?
Due to the inhabitable proportions like deserts and its various competing uses.
Define natural vegetation.
Plants and trees that grow naturally in a region without human intervention.
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by land?
30%
What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?
2.7%
Discuss one method to prevent overgrazing.
Implementing rotational grazing systems to allow grasslands to recover.
What role do legal protections play in wildlife conservation?
They help prevent hunting and exploitation of endangered species.
Mention two methods of water conservation.
Rainwater harvesting and use of sprinklers and drip systems.
Describe the relationship between afforestation and land conservation.
Afforestation improves soil stability, prevents erosion and contributes to land conservation.
Identify three causes of land degradation.
Deforestation, overgrazing, and soil erosion.
How does urbanization challenge water resources?
It increases demand and potential for pollution and overuse.
What are biosphere reserves?
Protected areas aimed at conserving biodiversity and promoting research and education.
What is land reclamation?
A conservation method where previously unusable land is made usable.
Name two physical determinants of land use.
Topography and soil.
List two human factors that influence land usage.
Population and technology.
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