Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies covers the course requirements for undergraduate students of all disciplines. It aims to educate the readers about nature, ecosystems, natural resources, biodiversity, pollution, and the current challenges faced by environmentalists. It integrates the social impact associated with environmental issues through national and international case studies.

Cover -- Contents -- About the Author -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Core Module Syllabus -- Unit I: Definition, Scope and Importance of Environmental Studies -- 1.1 Definition, Scope and importance of Environmental Studies -- 1.2 The Need for Public Awareness -- 1.3 Environment and its Components -- 1.3.1 Segments of the Environment -- Summary -- Essay Type Questions -- Short-answer Type Questions -- Multiple Choice Questions -- Answers -- Unit II: Natural Resources -- 2.1 Natural Resources -- 2.1.1 Natural Resources and Associated Problems -- 2.2 Forest Resources -- 2.3 Deforestation -- 2.3.1 Timber Extraction -- 2.3.2 Dams and their Effects on Forests and Tribal People -- 2.4 Water Resources -- 2.4.1 Hydrosphere-As a Source of Water on Earth -- 2.4.2 Use and over exploitation of Surface and Groundwater -- 2.4.3 Floods -- 2.4.4 Drought -- 2.4.5 Conflicts over Water -- 2.5 Mineral Resources -- 2.5.1 Mining -- 2.6 Food Resources -- 2.6.1 World Food Problems -- 2.6.2 Changes Caused by Agriculture and Overgrazing -- 2.6.3 Effects of Modern Agriculture -- 2.7 Energy Resources -- 2.7.1 Growing Energy Needs -- 2.7.2 Non-renewable Sources -- 2.7.3 Renewable Sources -- 2.7.4 Land Resou…