Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 4 – Human Impact, Technology & Responsible Choices
Finding Balanced Solutions: Case Studies
Suggest balanced solutions to conflicts between human development and environmental protection.
Module
Quarter 4 – Human Impact, Technology & Responsible Choices
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Farmers want to drain a wetland to create more farmland, but the wetland provides natural flood protection for nearby villages. The best balanced solution is:
Question 2
Multiple choice
A fishing community depends on a reef ecosystem that is being damaged by overfishing. The most balanced solution is:
Question 3
Multiple choice
A developing country needs affordable energy but coal is the cheapest option. A balanced solution could be:
Question 4
True or false
Involving local communities in conservation decisions usually leads to better and longer-lasting environmental outcomes.
Question 5
Matching
Match each conflict scenario to a balanced solution approach.