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What is the most accurate interpretation of the 'Green House Effect'?
What is the most accurate interpretation of the 'Green House Effect'?
- Warming of the earth due to trapped atmospheric gases. (correct)
- Reflection of sunlight back into space.
- Cooling of the earth due to atmospheric changes.
- Trapping of UV rays by the atmosphere.
What is a critical implication of global warming?
What is a critical implication of global warming?
- Increasing the size of glaciers.
- Melting of glaciers and rising ocean levels. (correct)
- Expansion of island landmasses.
- Stabilization of ocean levels.
Which statement accurately describes the impact of deforestation on the environment?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of deforestation on the environment?
- It stabilizes the climate.
- It increases rainfall and reduces soil erosion.
- It has no significant impact on rainfall or soil erosion.
- It decreases rainfall and increases soil erosion. (correct)
How does the alteration of atmospheric pressure due to climate change potentially affect specific regions?
How does the alteration of atmospheric pressure due to climate change potentially affect specific regions?
A community is experiencing food insecurity. What is the primary cause?
A community is experiencing food insecurity. What is the primary cause?
Which human activity most significantly reduces oxygen levels in the environment?
Which human activity most significantly reduces oxygen levels in the environment?
What is the main reason for the establishment of a carbon border tax?
What is the main reason for the establishment of a carbon border tax?
What distinguishes sustainable development from other forms of development?
What distinguishes sustainable development from other forms of development?
What is the primary aim of a carbon border tax?
What is the primary aim of a carbon border tax?
If a coal deposit is deemed uneconomical for mining under current conditions, how would it be classified?
If a coal deposit is deemed uneconomical for mining under current conditions, how would it be classified?
Flashcards
What constitutes the biosphere?
What constitutes the biosphere?
All species on earth interacting with each other and their environments.
What are CFCs?
What are CFCs?
Chlorofluorocarbons, compounds containing chlorine, fluorine, and carbon.
What is Sustainable Development?
What is Sustainable Development?
Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations.
Non-renewable natural resources?
Non-renewable natural resources?
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What is a Population?
What is a Population?
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What is Biodiversity?
What is Biodiversity?
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What is Atmosphere?
What is Atmosphere?
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What is BOD?
What is BOD?
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What is Desertification?
What is Desertification?
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What are Autotrophs?
What are Autotrophs?
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Study Notes
All Species & Environments
- Species, along with their environments, form the biosphere.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
- CFC stands for Chlorofluorocarbons
Electricity Generation Sources
- Coal are used for generating electricity
Air Pollution Problems
- Air pollution leads to major respiratory problems.
Earth's Lithosphere
- The lithosphere contains soils and rocks.
Cultural Environment
- Encompasses human settlements, irrigation, transportation, and economic activities.
Sustainable Development
- Balances present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own.
Scope of Environmental Studies
- Covers a wide range of topics
Non-Renewable Resources
- Coal and petroleum are non-renewable resources
International Day of Forests
- March 21st is observed as
Population Dynamics
- A plant or animal species occupying a specific area are referred to as a population
Biodiversity Definition
- Living organisms are referred to as biodiversity
Agrostology Defined
- Agrostology pertains to the study of grasses
Air Pollution Effects
- Induces respiratory infections in humans.
True Definition of the Environment
- Includes both living and non-living factors affecting an organism's survival.
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
- Measures the amount of pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
Definition of Biosphere
- The thin shell of organic matter on the earth’s surface, including all living things
Biotic Environment
- Biotic environment has Living components
Atmosphere Definition
- The atmosphere is the blanket of gases surrounding the planet.
BOD Acronym
- BOD stands for Biological Oxygen Demand.
Botanical Survey of India
- BSI stands for Botanical Survey of India.
Carbon Border Tax Purpose
- Aims to level the playing field for domestic industries affected by carbon pricing.
Earth's Core
- Represents the planet’s central and hottest region.
Origin of Chipko Movement
- Chipko movement originated from Uttarakhand
Goals of Chipko Conservation
- The Chipko movement sought to save forests.
Sustainable Recycling
- Recycling aligns with sustainable practices.
Common Energy in Villages
- Wood and animal dung are common sources of energy in villages.
Air Composition
- Air primarily consists of approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and rare gasses in small percentages.
Electronic Waste Disposal
- Is termed "e-waste."
Earth's Water Coverage
- Earth's water coverage measures up to 71%
Environmentalist Foundation's Mission
- Working towards wildlife and habitat conservation.
Energy Conservation Act
- The Energy Conservation Act amendment came into force in 2022.
Components of the Environment
- The environment encompasses abiotic and biotic elements.
Essential Life Support Systems
- The environment facilitates all life support
Environmental Awareness
- Can be heightened using television, radio, and newspapers.
Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies
- Draws from all types of study
Environmental Study Knowledge
- Environmental studies gives knowledge of environmental pollution and control
Environmental Study Branches
- Includes aspects of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Public Health
Explanation of EVS acronym
- EVS stands for Environmental Studies.
Understanding EVS as Field
- Interdisciplinary field
Examples of Autotroph Diversity
- Green plants are Autotrophs
Fungi as Heterotroph
- Examples of Heterotrophs
Beej Bachao Aandolan
- Also known as the first seed movement.
River Ecosystem Example
- The Ganges is a prime instance of a river ecosystem
Effects of Global Warming
- Global warming can cause melting of glaciers, raising the ocean level, and sinking islands
Greenhouse Effect Meaning
- Green house effect refers to trapping UV rays
Global Warming Gas
- C02 is a global warming gas
COVID Transmission Mode
- COVID infection is transmitted via aerosol
High-Energy Sphere
- Water ecosystem contains maximum energy
Ice-Age from Climate Change
- Climate change could cause an ice age in Northern Europe
Food Access and Security
- Lack of nutritious food access results to reduced food security
Gradual Global Heating
- Global warming signifies the long-term heating of the Earth's surface.
Environmental Awareness Creation
- Efficient awareness produced and spread via mass media
Description of Water as Life Source
- Water is an elixir of life.
National Park Establishment:
- Jim Corbett National Park was established in Uttarkhand
June 5th
- Observed as World Environmental Day
West Bengal Thunderstorms
- Local thunderstorms are common in West Bengal
Key Aspects of Environmental Education
- conversion, plus formal environmental learning
Man-made Environment
- Man made environment includes all the above
Frequent Natural Disaster
- Floods often occur
NEERI Location
- Located in Nagpur
Important Day in February
- February 28 is National Science Day
Functioning Ecosystem Explanation
- An ecosystem consists of all living and non-living entities interacting in an environment
Definition of Heterotrophic Organisms
- Organisms that can't manufacture their own food
Outermost Earth Layer
- The Earth's outermost layer is called the crust.
Ozone Composition
- Ozone takes the form of oxygen, often with 3 atoms.
Non-Renewable Resources Pairing
- Nuclear energy and coal are non-renewable resources
Convection Plates
- Shift due to conventional currents
Deforestation
- Results from prolonged smoking
Validity of Public Environmental Participation
- Is true
Pollution removal method
- Disinfection occurs
Social Problems
- State of Affairs relates to problems
Preventing Erosion
- Achieved by afforestation
Components of Physical Environment
- Consists of landforms, water bodies, and minerals
How Nitrification works
- Its a bioligical process
Animal Skin Product
- Used on Leather
Basic Environment components:
- Consists of atomosphere, and other elements
Chipko Movement Trigger
- The movement triggered by commercial logging in Uttarakand
Nitrogen
- Has the highest concentration in our environment
Radioactive Pollution Effects
- Depend on diffusion rate and contaminant deposition
Coal, Clay, and Cement Defined
- They are non-metallic minerals
International Environmental Conference Venue
- First held in Stockholm
Technique for Fossil Fuel Extraction
- Hydraulic fracturing
Environmental Science Focus
- All of the above
Vehicle Emissions Issue
- Vehicle emissions are a primary factor of air pollution.
Affects of Algal Blooms
- Eutrophication results
Gas Composition in Atmosphere
- Consists primarily of gases
Awareness is Important
- Awareness is critical for society
Defining Biotic Factors
- Grass is an example
Spot the Odd one out
- Dead sea
Hydrosphere
- Hydrosphere constitutes water bodies
Waste Incineration
- Involves burning wastes
Water Present in Animal Body
- Includes 65% of water
India's water treasure
- India's is the rivers
What a damn does?
- Has great features
Madhya Pradesh State
- This state contains largest forest
Rare Species
- Species are nearing danger
Amount of Used Agriculture Water
- Approximately 83% is used from india
Renewable Energy Characterized
- Its replenished at higher rates
Definition of surface water
- It's a River Lake Or Fresh Wetland
Economic Mining:
- Mining occurs
Suttelj-bias River
- Sutlej is the river name
Endangered Blackbuck
- Normal species are endangered
Exploitation
- All of the above
Earth quakes
- Earth Quakes contains Tehri dam
Rainfall amount
- decreases amounts
smoke of solids
- Comes from multiple substances
Flood cause
- Flood are caused by multiple factors
Control population
- Control population relates to multiple factors
Gold precious value
- Value because they are Precious minerals
Global Greenhouses
- Radiations can be absorbed
How to avoid Earth quakes
- Is difficult to contain
Use of Water
- Coal is used more
Oceans Population
- Shark smallest population
Earths surface
- Contains 71 percent water
Water Kind
- Kinetic energy is needed
Natural Features of India
- The relief feactures are diverse
Main Creator
- Jute crop is
Tree Planting
- Afforestation requires Large scales
Healthy food
- Made of multiple factors
Earth's natural power
- Geo Thermal needs natural power
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