VHNSNC

Environmental Studies

Unit 1

Environmental Segments

Atmosphere

Renewable Resources

Forest Resources

Deforestation

Causes of Deforestation

Water Resources

Mineral Resources

Unit - II

Structure and Functions of Eco System

Biotic Structure of Eco System

Abiotic Structure of Eco System

Food Chain

Food Web

Tropic Levels in Eco System

Biogeochemical Cycle

Carbon Cycle

Nitrogen Cycle

Unit - III

Biodiversity

Biogeographical Classification of India

Values of Biodiversity

Indian Hotspot of Biodiversity

Hotspot of Biodiversity

Endangered Species

Threats of Biodiversity

Conservation of Biodiversity

International Union for Conservation of Nature

Unit - IV

Air Pollution and Types of Air Pollutants

Air Pollutants

Sources of Air Pollution

Effects of Air Pollution

Control Measures of Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Soil Pollution

Sources of Noise Pollution

Effects of Noise Pollution

Thermal Pollution

Radioactive Pollution

Unit - V

Nuclear Hazards and Human Health Risks

Green House Effect

Acid Rain

Global Warming

Sustainable Development

Water Conservation

Solid Waste Management

Consumerism and Nuclear Accidents

Disaster Management

Environmental Laws and Ethics

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)