Cite an example of human activity (economic, social, or personal) and its
effect on environment. 4.What is the difference between sustainable development and sustainable consumption? 5.What is deforestation? What causes it? #1. Answer: An example of human activity in economic is a factory the smoke from them can harm the environment it can cause air pollution, illegal logging is another activity that will harm our environment it can cause floods and landslide. #2. Answer: Something I could do to curtail or bring down the level of air pollution, because I dont smoke I will advice the person who smoke that they will be responsible of their action like they dont have to smoke in public places or maybe encourage them to stop. And I will encourage everyone to plant tress, be responsible in throwing garbage dont burn plastics and rubber it cause air pollution. #4.answer: Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs. While sustainable consumption is the use of services and related products which respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life while minimizing the use of natural resources and toxic materials as well as the emissions of waste and pollutants over the life-cycle so as not to jeopardize the needsof future generations. #5. Answer: Deforestation is Clearing of virgin forests, or intentional destruction or removal of trees and other vegetation for agricultural, commercial, housing, or firewood use without replanting (reforesting) and without allowing time for the forest to regenerate itself. Deforestation is one of the major factors contributing to the greenhouse effect and desertification.