Environmental Study

Environmental study refer to an extensive and systematic study of nature/environment, its physical, biological, social, and cultural factors, as well as the nature and characteristics of the relationship between man and environment.

Environmental study help us understand the importance of our environment and teaches us to use natural resources more efficiently and embrace a sustainable way of living. How far man influences nature and to what extent nature delivers its bounties constitute another objective of environmental studies.

This tutorial is concise and takes an authentic approach to provide a vivid account of the natural environment and related issues.

Audience

This tutorial is designed keeping in view the prescribed syllabus for Environment and Ecology or Environmental Studies in various colleges and universities. Lucidity in expression and simplicity of language used in this tutorial will acquaint even a youngster with the basic knowledge on Environmental Studies.

Prerequisites

The readers of this tutorial should have basic knowledge about the environment and environmental phenomena. Readers should understand their physical surroundings and the changes in climatic condition, seasonal differences, etc.

Chapters

Environment

Ecosystem

Classification of Ecosystem

Functions Of Ecosystem

Ecological Pyramid

Energy Flow in Ecosystem

Natural Resources

Water Resources

Mineral Resources

Land Resources

Energy Resources

Biodiversity

Biodiversity Hotspots

Threats to Biodiversity

Conversation of Biodiversity

Pollution & Control

Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Noise Pollution

Soil Pollution

Solid Waste Management

Hazardous Waste Management

Water Waste Management

Global Environmental Problems

Ozone Depletion

Deforestation & Desertification

International Protocols

Policy & Legislation

Air,Water & Forest Acts

Environmental Impact Assessment

Towards Sustainable Future

Following topics are covered in Environmental study:

✿ Nature of Environmental Studies:

Environmental Studies

✿ Natural Resources and Associated Problems:

Natural Resources

Water Resources

Mineral Resources

Land Resources

Energy Resources

✿ Ecosystem:

Classification of Ecosystem

Functions of Ecosystem

Ecological Pyramid – Energy Flow

✿ Biodiversity and Its Conservation:

Biodiversity Hotspots

Threats to Biodiversity

Conversation of Biodiversity

✿ Environmental Pollution & Pollution Control:

Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Soil Pollution

Noise Pollution

✿ Social Issues and Environment:

Global Environmental Problems

Ozone Depletion

Solid Waste Management

Hazardous Waste Management

Water Waste Management

Deforestation & Desertification

✿ Environmental Act, Policy and Protocol:

International Protocols

Policy & Legislation

Air, Water & Forest Acts

Environmental Impact Assessment

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