Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development

Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary academic field dealing with issues that affect organisms.

The term 'Environment' is derived from the French word 'environ', meaning surroundings.

The scope includes observing natural landscapes, analyzing ecosystems, and understanding the direct and indirect relationships among living and nonliving objects.

<p>Human beings depend on the environment for essentials like air, water, food, and energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agriculture has evolved from traditional to modern practices to meet the growing demand for food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is crucial to protect the environment to maintain balance and ensure the sustainability of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mother Nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Production of chemicals like fertilizers and plastics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mega dams on rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-renewable and renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Destruction of forest cover, affecting water table and local climate</p> Signup and view all the answers