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<p>ACID RAIN The deposition of acidic components in wet forms such as fog, snow or hail and in dry forms such as acidic particles from the atmosphere is called acid rain. Major reason is:- Acid rain results when sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) already present in the atmosphere react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Ozone layer A molecule containing three atoms of oxygen is named ozone.It is very rare in our atmosphere, averaging about three molecule of ozone for every 10 million air molecules.The ozone layer is mainly found in two regions of the earth’s atmosphere. Most ozone (about 90%) resides in a layer that begins between 6 and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>INtroduction Ecosystem services provide humans with the basic amenities which are necessary for their survival for example, clean water, regulating disease and climate, tourism, cultural as well as recreational benefits, nutritious food as well as food chain, food web, healthy atmosphere totally based on medicinal herbs. So these services are just countless so, Firstly we [&hellip;]</p>

<p>what is solid waste management? In simple words, it can be said that management of the solid waste in the environment through man-made or natural processes is known as Solid Waste Management. The higher standards of living of ever-increasing population have resulted in an increase in the quantity and variety of waste generated. Now the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Nuclear Hazards and Human health risks Nuclear hazards are the hazards caused by the release of radioactive nuclides in the environment either by natural sources or man-made sources. Radioactive nuclides are elements (Uranium-235, Uranium-283, Thorium-232, etc.) with unstable atomic nuclei. and on decomposition release energy or ionizing radiations in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Air Pollution Causes of Air Pollution Pollutants released directly from identified sources are caused by both natural (for example, dust storms and volcanic eruptions) and manmade phenomena (emission from vehicles, industries, etc.) These are referred to as &#8220;primary pollutants.&#8221; There are five major contaminants that account for about 90% of worldwide air pollution. Secondary pollutants [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Air pollution Burning of dry leaves, plastic material, paper, etc., should not be encouraged. The harmful gases released from this lead to many fatal hazardous problems in the ecosystem. Reducing the number of cars, specifically petrol and diesel vehicles. Switch to natural gases like CNG. Fitting catalyst converter in automobiles. Encouraging afforestation Fitting electrical converters [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Conservation of Biodiversity Biodiversity is the variability of life on Earth. Conservation of biodiversity refers to the preservation, protection and management of ecosystems and ensuring that all the organisms are healthy and safe. Methods for the conservation of biodiversity IN &#8211; SITU conservation EX &#8211; SITU conservation In-Situ Conservation It means protecting the natural species [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Habitat Loss Due to unsustainable resources use, productive lands like the forest, savannah, rainforest, etc. are degrading at a higher pace. This is the most important cause which is driving animals and plants to extinction. An example of habitat loss comes from Tropical Rain Forests. At one time they were covering more than 14% of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Biodiversity is used to describe every living thing, including plants, bacteria, animals, humans; more specifically used to refer to the diversity of biological organization in cellular macromolecules or biomes. Biodiversity is defined as ‘the variability among organisms from all sources, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Cybernetic system: every ecosystem regulates and maintains itself and resists any stresses or disturbances up to a certain limit. This self-regulation or control is known as Cybernetic System. Key-stone species: the species which have great influence on the community’s characteristics relative to their low abundance or biomass. Their activities determine the structure of the community. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The white rhino is the third largest African animal and weighs between 1,700 –2,400kg, but it&#8217;s sad to say that the northern white rhino, which survivedalmost 55million years, is almost extinct.There are now only two northern white rhinoceros remaining in the world,Najin &amp; Fatu (both are female). Currently, both are living under strict protectionpoachers in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Afforestation:-  the process of converting abandon land into forest land by planting more trees. Environmental degradation:-  It means degrade/downgrade in the quality and efficiency of the environmental process. Global warming:-   Increase in the temperature of the earth which lead to melting of glaciers. Desertification:-  It means degradation of land quality leading to low yielding capacity [&hellip;]</p>

<p>WATER CALAMITIES 1. flood  Flood:- overflowing or upsurge of water bodies leading to a massive outflow of water on terrestrial lands. Each year flood causes abundant agricultural and human mankind loss. Causes of flood Sometimes due to persistent rainfall, Dams burst open. Thus massive flooding occurs. Flash Flood Persistent precipitation leads to flooding. Improper drainage [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ENERGY RESOURCES Energy is the ability to perform work. An energy resource is defined as something that can generate heat, power life, move objects, or generate electricity (I.e., The sun which is our primary source of energy). We use energy in our homes, agriculture, and manufacturing industrial goods, transportation, and so on. All used energy [&hellip;]</p>

<p>WATER AND ITS USES Water is an indispensable natural resource. About 97% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. Water is essential for maintenance of life.  It is necessary to sustain life on Earth. Distribution of Water on Earth 4% of the whole Earth is water. 6% is freshwater 98 % is in ice [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Environment The lack of trees leads to a greater amount of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere. Healthy forests absorb CO2from the atmosphere, acting as valuable carbon sinks. The trees help in regulating the water cycle. In deforested areas, there’s less water within the air to be returned to the soil. This then causes [&hellip;]</p>

<p>DEFORESTATION Deforestation is defined as the irresponsible or large-scale felling or cutting of trees by humans for commercial or other purposes. CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION Logging and mining: useful minerals and ores are found in depths of the earth&#8217;s crust, extraction of which requires clearing of forests and trees on a large scale so as to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Land Resources and Land Use Change Land resources include hills, valleys, plains, river basins, wetlands, etc. Land is a finite resource, but if utilized properly it can be considered as a renewable resource. It will be converted into non-renewable when immensely toxic industrial and nuclear wastes are disposed on it. Land is the most important [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ecosystems An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment, interacting as a system. These biotic and abiotic components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. terrestrial ecosystems Natural terrestrial ecosystems exist in various types of forests, grasslands, semi-arid areas, deserts, and coasts; in intensively [&hellip;]</p>