All of the following are ways to restore Earth’s natural systems EXCEPT, _________.
Increase fossil fuel use
The question asks for the choice that does NOT restore natural systems. Burning more coal, oil and gas releases more carbon dioxide and other pollutants, which worsens global warming, air pollution and the depletion of a non-renewable resource, so it damages the environment instead of repairing it.
Saving water and recycling waste conserve resources, planting trees and sustainable farming rebuild forest cover and soil health, and solar and wind power replace polluting fuels with renewable energy — all three are genuine restoration measures.
Hence, the answer is Increase fossil fuel use.
Which of the following scenarios can disturb a food web the most?
Which of the following leads to significant damage to the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
What happens to biodegradable substances when they are released in the environment?
Which of the following principles helps reduce pressure on the environment and promotes sustainable living?
Which of the following pairs correctly represents biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances, respectively?
Why top-level consumers are most affected by biological magnification in a food chain?
Food webs help in maintaining ecosystem stability because they:
What is the key realization that can lead to more sustainable use of natural resources?
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Why are non-biodegradable wastes considered more dangerous than biodegradable wastes?
The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up in 1906 in:
Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in:
Which day is celebrated as the World Environment Day?
Which Indian products are issued with eco - mark?
Degradation of global environment has not resulted in one of the following.