Notes and Study material for Exams
Classification involves putting things into a class or group according to particular characteristics so it’s easier to make sense of them, whether you’re organizing your shoes, your stock portfolio, or a group of invertebrates. From all competitive examination classification is one of the most important topics, this pattern come with lot of questions minimum they … Read more
The pH of natural rain is found to be in the range from 5 to 7. The term Acid Rain is customarily applied to Precipitation with a pH below 5. Such low pH values are generally possible only in the presence of large amounts of anthropogenic pollution. Sulphuric acid and nitric acid is considered as … Read more
Integrated Nutrient Management (INM): A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Agriculture Introduction The world’s population is steadily increasing, demanding a corresponding rise in food production. However, conventional agricultural practices, heavily reliant on synthetic fertilizers, are facing mounting challenges. Environmental degradation, resource depletion, and rising input costs are pushing the agricultural sector towards a critical juncture. This … Read more
Elements of Climate and weather Climate is decided by a region’s climate system. A climate system has few major components: the Atmosphere, the layer, the cryosphere, and the land surface. The atmosphere is that the most variable a part of the climate system. The composition and movement of gases encompassing the planet will change … Read more
The major causes of the Environmental Degradation are modern Urbanization, industrialization, over-Population Growth, deforestation etc. Environmental pollution refers to the degradation of quality and quantity of natural Resources. Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission … Read more
Afforestation and deforestation Afforestation Afforestation is the process of planting trees, or sowing seeds, in a barren land devoid of any trees to create a forest. The term should not be confused with reforestation, which is the process of specifically planting native trees into a forest that has decreasing numbers of trees. While reforestation is increasing … Read more
aggravated because of four developments: Increasing traffic, growing cities, rapid Economic Development, and industrialization contamination of air by the discharge of harmful substances Major air pollutants and their sources Carbon monoxide (CO) It is a colourless, odourless gas that is produced by the incomplete burning of carbon – based fuels including petrol, diesel, … Read more
Global Warming and Its Impact Global warming is the slow increase in the Average temperature of the earth’s Atmosphere because an increased amount of the energy (heat) striking the earth from the sun is being trapped in the atmosphere and not radiated out into space. The earth’s atmosphere has always acted like a greenhouse to capture the … Read more
Weather, Climate, and Its Changes: Understanding the Difference and the Impacts The terms “weather” and “climate” are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct concepts with profound implications for our planet. Understanding the difference between these two is crucial for comprehending the complexities of our environment and the challenges posed by climate change. Weather: The … Read more