Control of atmospheric pollution- methods and practices
The Pollution of atmosphere leads to severe consequences on local, regional, national and international levels.
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Control and Coordination in Living Beings
It is now a general opinion that if we see something moving, it is alive.
Two Types of work
Works done inside houses include works related to livelihood, child rearing, some small scale industries, human services, office works and indoor plays etc
Pollution due to Burning of Fire Crackers
Deepawali is the time of functions. This is the time when we meet with our friends and relatives. The atmosphere of love and recreation remains all around at this time. But we never think that we forget certain other important things at this time.
Pesticides, their Types and Side Effects
A Pesticide is a chemical substance of natural or synthetic origin. It is applied in different forms to kill pests. Pests are living organisms that tend to harm humans, their crops and animals or have a tendency to disturb general household and living conditions. Some organisms can also be applied to kill pests. These organisms are called as biopesticides. On the other hand, pesticides that are synthesized in factories are called as synthetic pesticides.
The Stockholm Conference
The tragedies in the environment stimulated the world nations the recognition of which first appeared in the shape of the United Nations Conference on Human Environment for the preservation and enhancement of its quality, at Stockholm from June 6 to June 16 in the year 1972. The delegates from 114 nations attended the conference and signed the Stockholm Declaration.
Modes of Reproduction
Two organisms- male and female are essential for sexual reproduction. Now let us study some basic methods of reproduction in single organisms.
Types of Ecosystems – Terrestrial and Aquatic
Ecosystems can be categorised into two broad categories: natural and artificial. Natural Ecosystems are those ecosystems that operate by themselves under natural conditions. These ecosystems are further categorized as Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems. Terrestrial ecosystems relate to lands, whereas Aquatic ecosystems relate to fresh or marine water. Freshwater ecosystems may be Lotic or Lentic. Lotic are running water ecosystems like springs, streams or rivers, whereas Lentic Fresh Water Ecosystems may be found in standing waters of lakes, ponds, pools, puddles, ditches, swamps, etc. Marine Ecosystems are found in marine waters of salt lakes, seas, oceans and estuaries. Artificial Ecosystems are man-engineered ecosystems like crop fields, artificial ponds and lakes, aquaria, fish ponds, and abandoned mines reclaimed as lakes or water bodies for recreation.
Urban and Rural Waste: Methods of their Disposal
Different activities may generate waste which may be solid or liquid. The quality of both solid and liquid wastes is increasing and if the wastes are disposed in an uncontrolled manner these may cause adverse impact on public health and environment. Hence these wastes need to be managed efficiently so as to safeguard public health and environment.
What is Conservation? What is its need? What can be done for conservation?
The conservation of the environment implies the sustainable use and management of natural resources, including wildlife, water, air, and earth soils.
It usually focuses on human needs and interests, which include the biological, economic, cultural, and recreational values of the natural environment.
Our Food Resources
The resources that provide food to living organisms are called as food resources.
Important aspects of Crop Improvement & New Crop Varieties
Biotechnology in Agriculture: Applications, Techniques, and Benefits The scientific knowledge which is applied in practical ways in industry for the…
