Bush Burning
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE
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SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCEÂ
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CLASS: JSS 3
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WEEK FOUR
BUSH BURNING
CONTENT
- Meaning of Bush.
- Practices that Influence Bush Burning.
- Effects of Bush Burning.
- Control of Bush Burning.
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MEANING OF BUSH BURNING
Bush burning is the agricultural practice that involve the that involving the clearing and burning of bush. It is a common practice in west Africa. Although it is a quick way of getting rid of the weeds, it is considered a type of environmental hazard.
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PRACTICES THAT INFLUENCE BUSH BURNING
- Bush burning is done as a method of hunting.
- Bush burning is used as a method of wedding.
- Bush burning is used to stimulate the growth of fresh grasses during dry season.
- The burning of refuse can influence bush burning.
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EVALUATION
- What is bush burning?
- State five practices that promote bush burning.
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EFFECTS OF BUSH BURNING
- Bush burning spreads rapidly and can destroy economic crops.
- Bush burning exposes the soil to erosion which wash away soil nutrient.
- When bush burning is not controlled it may lead to loss of valuable properties.
- Bush burning and forest fire leads the destruction of wildlife.
- Bush burning is a major source of air pollution.
- Bush burning contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer.
- Bush burning lead to loss of soil nutrients.
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CONTROL OF BUSH BURNING
Environmental laws are made to guide against indiscriminate bush burning and anyone caught will be prosecuted. It is against the law to burn bushes.
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The burning of bushes can be controlled through the following ways:
- Establishment of agencies to control, prevent and monitor bush burning in Nigeria. Some of these agencies include; Federal Environmental protection agency (FEPA), Lagos state environmental protection agency (LASEPA), National Forest Conservation Council of Nigeria (NAFCON)
- Ministries of environment are established to control and regulate environmental activities that may cause disaster
- Laws are enacted by the government to control bush burning.
- Agencies should educate the masses about the effects of bush burning.
- Mass media should be used to enlighten people on how to control bush burning.
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EVALUATION
- List five methods of controlling bush burning.
- State five effects of bush burning.
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GENERAL EVALUATION
- What is desertification?
- State the differences between bush burning and desertification.
- What are the practices that lead to bush burning?
- List the types of habitat you know.
- Why is man a higher animal?
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WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
- Which of the following is not a cause of bush burning in Nigeria? Smoking B. Hunting game C. Farming activities D. Afforestation
- Bush burning can be prevented through the following activities except
- Establishing game reserves B. Hunting games C. Establishing of agencies D. Cultivation of a piece of land for farming.
- The following are effects of bush burning except loss of forest trees
- Loss of soil fertility C. Absence of air pollution D. Killing of wildlife
- Which of the following is not an agency of environmental protection?
- LASEPA B. FEPA C. UNICEFÂ D. NAFCON
- Which of the following causes air pollution in an area where there is bush burning? Heat B. Smoke C. Ash D. Sand
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THEORY
- Name five things that can be destroyed through bush burning.
- Name three agencies that regulate bush burning in Nigeria.
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