Geomorphology (Physical features of the surface of the earth)

Unveiling Earth’s Sculptural Masterpiece: A Journey into Geomorphology The Earth’s surface, a tapestry of mountains, valleys, rivers, and coastlines, is a testament to the relentless forces of nature. Geomorphology, the study of these landforms and the processes that shape them, unveils the intricate dance between tectonic activity, erosion, and deposition. This article delves into the … Read more

Ecology And Ecosystem

 ECOLOGY and Ecosystem Ecology The scientific study of the processes influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms, the interactions among organisms, and the interactions between organisms and the transformation and flux of energy and matter. Ecosystem Ecosystem, the complex of living organisms, their physical Environment, and all their interrelationships in a particular unit … Read more

DRY FARMING IN INDIA

DRY FARMING IN INDIA The spread in the regions where the Average annual rainfall is less than 75 cm. rainfall is scanty and uncertain, where hot and dry conditions prevail. It is not only that the average annual rainfall is low, the variability of rainfall in these areas varies between 25 to 60 per cent. … Read more

Mangroves for the Future

Mangroves for the Future: A Beacon of Hope for Coastal Resilience Introduction The world’s coastlines are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising sea levels, intensified storms, and coastal erosion are threatening the livelihoods of millions and jeopardizing the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems. In this context, mangroves emerge as a vital bulwark against these threats, offering a … Read more

Grasses

Grasses Grasses are a type of plant that is found in many different parts of the world. They are a very important part of the EnvironmentEnvironment, and they provide many benefits to humans and animals. Grasses are a type of monocot, which means that they have one seed leaf. They are also a type of … Read more

Monuments And Conservation

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Museums and Archives in Karnataka; Preservation and protection of historical monuments – work of Archaeological Survey of India – World Heritage Sites in Karnataka. The concept of museums in India may be traced back to the historic times, in which references to the chitrasala (picture gallery) do … Read more

Ecological Prints and Coping strategies

Ecological Footprint accounting measures the demand on and supply of nature.On the demand side, the Ecological Footprint measures the ecological assets that a given Population requires to produce the natural Resources it consumes (including plant-based food and fiber products, Livestock and fish products, timber and other forest products, space for urban Biodiversity, soil erosion, and … Read more

Wetland Farming

Wetland Farming: A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Conventional agriculture, however, is facing increasing pressure from climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. This has led to a growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices, including wetland farming. Wetland farming, also known as paddy rice … Read more

Scientific Water Harvesting

Scientific Water Harvesting What is Water Harvesting It means capturing rain where it falls or capturing the run off in your own village or town. And taking measures to keep that water clean by not allowing polluting activities to take place in the catchment. Therefore, water harvesting can be undertaken through a variety of ways … Read more

Distribution Of Natural Resources

 Distribution of natural Resources World Distribution of forest reserves Forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, just over 4 billion hectares. (One hectare = 2.47 acres.) This is down from the pre-industrial area of 5.9 billion hectares. According to data from the U.N. Food and agriculture Organization, deforestation was at its … Read more