Question
List three advantages each of:
  1. Exploiting resources with short term aims.
  2. Using a long term perpective in managing our natural resources.

Answer

Three advantages of exploiting resources with short term aims:
  1. Immediate benefit to few people.
  2. Progress in science and technology for development in a country.
  3. Urbanisation and Industrialisation of an area.
Three advantages of using a long time perspective:
  1. Resources will be made available for sustainable development.
  2. Provides valuable contribution to the socio-economic development.
  3. Quality of environment will be conserved.

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