Introduction: Fracking is a method of extraction of natural gas and oil. Fracking is hydraulic fracturing. In this process blasts of water, chemicals and sand are send beneath the earth surface to extract natural gas and oil. These have proved to be a very effective method in the extraction of mineral ores. Meaning: Fracking is […]
INTRODUCTION: Fossil fuels are energy reserves that are present deep inside the earth surface. It is the non-renewable source of energy. These fossil fuels are formed millions of years ago due to anaerobic decomposition and sedimentation of organic matters. Some of the examples of fossil fuels are coal, crude oil, petroleum, natural gas and their […]
Introduction: Environmental degradation is the destruction of the environment. When any natural habitats are destroyed, or any natural resources get depleted, the occurs ecological degradation. MEANING: Environmental degradation means, any change or disturbances in the natural surrounding which is undesirable and permanent. It is depletion of nature through the extinction of plant and animal species, […]
INTRODUCTION: The main impact of global warming is on plants and animal lives. There are frequent calamities due to change in environment. Effect of global warming can be seen from local municipal level to international level. The impact of global warming is increasing rapidly due to increase in the number of greenhouse gases in the […]
INTRODUCTION: The pollution has raised to such a level that if we do not act today, then there will be no tomorrow. One of the best ways to reduce environmental pollution is to use more eco-friendly products and eco-friendly methods. Meaning: Eco-friendly products are those products that cause no harm or very minimal loss to […]
INTRODUCTION: Usually, due to various human activities, the water in the water bodies like lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers, and groundwater gets contaminated, hence resulting in water pollution. This is mainly caused when the waste from household, industries, and agriculture is let flown into natural water bodies without treating such contaminated water. Polluted water causes nuisance […]
Introduction: When we think about nature or environment then trees are the first thing that picturizes in our mind. Nature without trees is very impossible. But sine pas few decades that has been great destruction of this natural beauty, all because of human’s unsatisfying needs. Today there are cutting down of trees and forests in […]
INTRODUCTION: Urban sprawl is a highly politicized term. The expansion of human populations from central urban areas to the low-density monofunctional area is called urban sprawl. The usual mode of community is a car. DEFINITION: Urban means,” relating to or characteristics of a town or city.” Sprawl can be defined as “ the consensus that […]
INTRODUCTION: Population in a simple term can mean an increase in a number of people. Due to industrialization and urbanization, there has been a drastic increase in the number of people towards the end of 14th century. As it is incidentally clear that every person needs a certain area of space to live in. hence […]
Introduction: Deforestation refers to cutting down of trees in huge amount. The plant is a very important part of our environment. Survival of human being is highly impossible without plants and wildlife. It is a symbiotic relationship. Meaning: Deforestation means the action of creating a wide area of trees. In CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY, “ deforestation means […]