GGH3701 Assignment revision (A+ Grade success)
Read the following statement and indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE: Despite people identifying the
same type of environmental problems across the globe, the overall outlook on these identified problems
differs. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Select the correct option. What needs to be established before one can determine the driving forces,
pressures, causes and consequences leading to the degradation of a selected environmental resource? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The present state of the human population and the environment.
Determine which one of the following options contain the correct combination of primary aspects that
determine the importance or value of resources over time. - CORRECT ANSWER-Use, Changes and
Supply
Read the following: An estimated 55.5% of South Africa's population were found to be living below the
poverty line as of 2015. This challenge coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to
food insecurity, high youth unemployment and exacerbated already poor environmental conditions.
Evaluate the given scenario and determine which one of the following sustainable development
principles is best suited to help and support these vulnerable communities. - CORRECT ANSWER-Poverty
eradication
Regular droughts occur in the Limpopo River Basin. There is a periodic reduction in rainfall supply, which
means that the rainfall is less than the average rainfall measured over a specified period. Identify the
type of drought - CORRECT ANSWER-Hydrological drought
There are alternatives to "business as usual" water management practices. Evaluate the given options
and select the option that should not be recommend for implementation in Southern Africa due to its
potential low impact or relevance. - CORRECT ANSWER-Reducing subsidies for emerging farmers to
reduce overall agricultural water use
Read the following statement and indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE: Safari hunting cannot be an
important and profitable form of land use in Southern Africa as it does not support conservation efforts
in protected areas. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Read the following statement and indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE: Despite people identifying the
same type of environmental problems across the globe, the overall outlook on these identified problems
differs. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Select the correct option. What needs to be established before one can determine the driving forces,
pressures, causes and consequences leading to the degradation of a selected environmental resource? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The present state of the human population and the environment.
Determine which one of the following options contain the correct combination of primary aspects that
determine the importance or value of resources over time. - CORRECT ANSWER-Use, Changes and
Supply
Read the following: An estimated 55.5% of South Africa's population were found to be living below the
poverty line as of 2015. This challenge coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to
food insecurity, high youth unemployment and exacerbated already poor environmental conditions.
Evaluate the given scenario and determine which one of the following sustainable development
principles is best suited to help and support these vulnerable communities. - CORRECT ANSWER-Poverty
eradication
Regular droughts occur in the Limpopo River Basin. There is a periodic reduction in rainfall supply, which
means that the rainfall is less than the average rainfall measured over a specified period. Identify the
type of drought - CORRECT ANSWER-Hydrological drought
There are alternatives to "business as usual" water management practices. Evaluate the given options
and select the option that should not be recommend for implementation in Southern Africa due to its
potential low impact or relevance. - CORRECT ANSWER-Reducing subsidies for emerging farmers to
reduce overall agricultural water use
Read the following statement and indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE: Safari hunting cannot be an
important and profitable form of land use in Southern Africa as it does not support conservation efforts
in protected areas. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
