GGH3701 ASSIGNMENT 1(CORRECT
ANSWERS) SEMESTER 2 2025
Population growth is considered to be the sole contributor to environmental change owing to the
combination of --- and ---.
1. an insatiable appetite for resources; the unsustainable consumption of resources
2. the continued increase in mortality rates; the use of non-renewable resources
3. the use of renewable resources; only considering the instrumental value of resources
4. sustained economic growth; creating renewable supply - ANS-1. An insatiable appetite for resources;
the unsustainable consumption of resources
Read the following scenario:
Numerous beaches within the eThekwini metropolitan municipality have been closed by officials. Water
samples were taken for analysis to an accredited laboratory for testing after an increasing number of the
population have fallen ill. Community members have raised complaints of unbearable smells and
fishermen have complained of falling ill after consuming fish caught from some of the beaches that are
still open to the public.
Evaluate the given scenario and determine which one of the following is the main contributor to the
environmental change experienced by surrounding communities?
1. None of the above
2. Both nature and human activities
3. Only human factors
4. Only natural factors - ANS-3. Only human factors ✔
Read the following:
An environmental manager must investigate the natural resources of a given ecosystem located close to
a rural settlement in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. They then compiled a detailed report on the
, complexity of the relevant ecosystem, identify interrelationships and consider a symbiotic allocation of
resources to ensure long-term sustained yield.
Evaluate the scenario and determine which one of the following approaches should the environmental
manager follow.
a. Historical
b. Ecological
c. Human/ ethnological
d. Environmental Impact Assessment
e. Cost-benefit - ANS-b. Ecological ✔
Read the following scenario:
Nelson Mandela Bay have experienced increased water stress since 2015 and is currently facing "day
zero". The region has experienced continued below average rainfall as well as escalating collapse of
water infrastructure. Affected communities have raised concern of bursting pipes not being fixed even
though they are already experiencing major water shortages.
Evaluate the given scenario and determine which one of the following is the main contributor to their
experienced environmental change?
1. Only human factors
2. Only natural factors
3. None of the above
4. Both nature and human activities - ANS-4. Both nature and human activities ✔
Determine which environmental challenge is not currently one of Botswana's primary environmental
challenges.
1. Lack of access to clean potable water
2. Climate change, which can exacerbate environmental challenges due to the vulnerability of the
population
ANSWERS) SEMESTER 2 2025
Population growth is considered to be the sole contributor to environmental change owing to the
combination of --- and ---.
1. an insatiable appetite for resources; the unsustainable consumption of resources
2. the continued increase in mortality rates; the use of non-renewable resources
3. the use of renewable resources; only considering the instrumental value of resources
4. sustained economic growth; creating renewable supply - ANS-1. An insatiable appetite for resources;
the unsustainable consumption of resources
Read the following scenario:
Numerous beaches within the eThekwini metropolitan municipality have been closed by officials. Water
samples were taken for analysis to an accredited laboratory for testing after an increasing number of the
population have fallen ill. Community members have raised complaints of unbearable smells and
fishermen have complained of falling ill after consuming fish caught from some of the beaches that are
still open to the public.
Evaluate the given scenario and determine which one of the following is the main contributor to the
environmental change experienced by surrounding communities?
1. None of the above
2. Both nature and human activities
3. Only human factors
4. Only natural factors - ANS-3. Only human factors ✔
Read the following:
An environmental manager must investigate the natural resources of a given ecosystem located close to
a rural settlement in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. They then compiled a detailed report on the
, complexity of the relevant ecosystem, identify interrelationships and consider a symbiotic allocation of
resources to ensure long-term sustained yield.
Evaluate the scenario and determine which one of the following approaches should the environmental
manager follow.
a. Historical
b. Ecological
c. Human/ ethnological
d. Environmental Impact Assessment
e. Cost-benefit - ANS-b. Ecological ✔
Read the following scenario:
Nelson Mandela Bay have experienced increased water stress since 2015 and is currently facing "day
zero". The region has experienced continued below average rainfall as well as escalating collapse of
water infrastructure. Affected communities have raised concern of bursting pipes not being fixed even
though they are already experiencing major water shortages.
Evaluate the given scenario and determine which one of the following is the main contributor to their
experienced environmental change?
1. Only human factors
2. Only natural factors
3. None of the above
4. Both nature and human activities - ANS-4. Both nature and human activities ✔
Determine which environmental challenge is not currently one of Botswana's primary environmental
challenges.
1. Lack of access to clean potable water
2. Climate change, which can exacerbate environmental challenges due to the vulnerability of the
population
