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Question
Give scientific reason.
The role of human beings in environmental balance is important.
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Solution
- Human life is an integral part of nature and human survival is closely linked with the environment.
- Due to the rapid increase in human population and industrialization, humans have over utilized natural resources; leading to the degradation of the environment.
- The environment influences the life of human beings and also human beings modify their environment as humans are the apex predators in the food chain.
- Humans are capable of conserving and improving the quality of nature and thus, can play a major role in maintaining environmental balance. Humans, therefore, have an important place in the environment.
Hence, the role of human beings in environmental balance is important.
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