EVS Assignment

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Assignment -2
1. **Difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources:**
- **Renewable Energy Resources:**
- Derived from natural processes that are replenished on a human timescale.
- Examples include solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, and biomass.
- Environmentally friendly with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
- Sustainable in the long term.
- **Non-Renewable Energy Resources:**
- Finite and cannot be replenished on a human timescale.
- Examples include fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.
- Associated with environmental issues like air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change.
- Depletion is a concern as these resources are not replaced at a rate comparable to their consumption.
2. **Structure and functions of an ecosystem (Aquatic Ecosystem; Marine Ecosystem):**
- **Aquatic Ecosystem:**
- Comprises both freshwater and marine ecosystems.
- Includes lakes, rivers, ponds, wetlands, oceans, and estuaries.
- Supports diverse organisms adapted to aquatic environments.
- **Marine Ecosystem:**
- Dominated by saltwater and covers a majority of the Earth's surface.
- Divided into zones like the intertidal zone, neritic zone, and oceanic zone.
- Home to a wide variety of species ranging from microscopic plankton to large marine mammals.
3. **Food Chains:**
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- A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each organism consumes the one below it and is consumed by
the one above it.
- Diagram:
Sun → Producers (Plants) → Primary Consumers (Herbivores) → Secondary Consumers (Carnivores) → Tertiary
Consumers (Top Carnivores)
- Relationship: Energy is transferred along the chain, and each level is dependent on the one below for energy.
4. **Grassland Ecosystem:**
- **Diagram:**
Sun → Grass (Producers) → Grazing Herbivores (Primary Consumers) → Carnivores (Secondary Consumers) → Apex
Predators (Tertiary Consumers)
- **Relationship:**
- Grasslands support a variety of herbivores and carnivores.
- Grazing herbivores play a crucial role in controlling plant growth.
5. **Role of Information Technology In Environment And Human Health:**
- IT contributes to environmental monitoring, modeling, and management.
- Enables data collection, analysis, and dissemination for environmental research.
- In healthcare, IT facilitates medical records, telemedicine, and health information systems.
- Can help address environmental and health challenges through innovative solutions.
6. **Forest Resources:**
- Forest resources include timber, non-timber forest products, medicinal plants, and biodiversity.
- Forests provide ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, water regulation, and habitat for wildlife.
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- Sustainable forest management is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
7. **Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers:**
- **Producers:** Plants and other autotrophic organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis.
- **Consumers:** Heterotrophic organisms that consume other organisms for energy. Divided into herbivores,
carnivores, and omnivores.
- **Decomposers:** Break down dead organic matter into simpler substances. Examples include bacteria and fungi.
8. **Hotspots of Diversity in India:**
- Areas with exceptionally high biodiversity.
- Examples include the Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, and Indo-Burma region.
- Conservation of these hotspots is crucial for preserving global biodiversity.
9. **Nuclear Hazards:**
- Risks associated with nuclear energy, including accidents, radioactive waste, and the potential for nuclear weapons
proliferation.
- Accidents can lead to releases of radioactive materials, posing health and environmental risks.
10. **Global Warming and Acid Rain:**
- **Global Warming:**
- Increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.
- Causes climate change with impacts on weather patterns, sea levels, and ecosystems.
- **Acid Rain:**
- Result of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions reacting with water vapor in the atmosphere.
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- Causes environmental damage, including soil and water acidification, harming aquatic life and vegetation.
Assignment -3
Certainly, let's delve into each topic in detail:
1. **Role of Government and Individuals in Protecting the Environment:**

- **Government:**
- *Legislation:* Enacting and enforcing environmental laws to regulate
industrial emissions, waste disposal, and resource extraction.
- *Policies:* Implementing policies that promote sustainable practices,
conservation, and the development of clean technologies.
- *Investment:* Allocating funds for environmental research,
conservation projects, and the development of green infrastructure.
- **Individuals:**
- *Behavioral Changes:* Adopting eco-friendly habits, reducing energy
consumption, practicing waste reduction, and choosing sustainable
products.
- *Advocacy:* Supporting and participating in community-based
environmental initiatives and advocacy groups.
- *Consumer Choices:* Making informed and environmentally conscious
choices in daily life, such as supporting eco-friendly businesses.
2. **Causes and Effects of Deforestation:**

- **Causes:**
- *Logging:* Harvesting trees for timber and paper products.
- *Agricultural Expansion:* Clearing land for farming, particularly in
tropical regions.
- *Urbanization:* Creating space for expanding human settlements and
infrastructure development.
- **Effects:**
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- *Biodiversity Loss:* Destruction of habitats leads to the extinction or

displacement of many species.
- *Climate Change:* Reduced capacity for carbon sequestration
contributes to global warming.
- *Soil Erosion:* Loss of tree cover increases the vulnerability of soil to
erosion.
- *Disruption of Ecosystems:* Alters water cycles, disrupts nutrient
cycling, and affects local weather patterns.
3. **Define "Green Energy" and Elaborate on its Significance:**

- **Green Energy:**
- *Definition:* Energy derived from renewable and sustainable sources
such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal.
- *Significance:*
- Reduces reliance on finite fossil fuels, decreasing greenhouse gas
emissions.
- Mitigates climate change and helps in achieving a more sustainable
energy mix.
- Encourages innovation in clean and environmentally friendly
technologies.
4. **Shifting Temperatures and Ecosystem Alterations:**

- **Impact:**
- *Species Distribution:* Animals and plants migrate toward cooler or
more suitable climates.
- *Phenological Changes:* Alters the timing of breeding, flowering, and
other life cycle events.
- *Food Chain Disruptions:* Changes in the availability of resources affect
predator-prey relationships.
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5. **Relevant Examples of Tropical and Temperate Grasslands:**

- **Tropical Grassland:**
- *Example:* African Savanna.
- *Characteristics:* Warm temperatures, distinct wet and dry seasons,
and a mix of grasses and scattered trees.
- **Temperate Grassland:**
- *Example:* North American Prairies.
- *Characteristics:* Cold winters, hot summers, and a dominance of
grasses with few trees.
6. **Causes of Air Pollution:**

- **Industrial Emissions:** Factories release pollutants from manufacturing
processes.
- **Vehicle Exhaust:** Combustion engines emit pollutants like nitrogen
oxides and particulate matter.
- **Burning of Fossil Fuels:** Coal, oil, and natural gas combustion
contribute to air pollution.
- **Agricultural Activities:** Pesticides and fertilizers release pollutants
into the air.
- **Wildfires:** Natural and human-induced fires release large amounts of
pollutants.
7. **Understanding Sustainable Development:**

- **Definition:** Sustainable development seeks to meet present needs
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs. It involves balancing economic, social, and environmental
considerations.
8. **Advantages of Natural Gas:**

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- *Cleaner Burning:* Produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions and air

pollutants compared to coal and oil.
- *Abundance:* Natural gas reserves are relatively abundant.
- *Versatility:* Used for electricity generation, heating, and as a fuel for
vehicles.
9. **Why Natural Gas is Preferable to Coal and Oil:**

- *Lower Emissions:* Natural gas combustion produces lower carbon
dioxide and air pollutant emissions.
- *Efficiency:* It has a higher energy efficiency compared to coal and oil.
10. **How Pollution-Free Energy Sources Contribute to Pollution:**

- *Production and Disposal:* Manufacturing, transportation, and disposal
of renewable energy components may generate pollution.
- *Rare Materials:* Some clean energy technologies rely on rare and
potentially environmentally damaging materials.
- *Electronic Waste:* End-of-life disposal of solar panels and batteries can
contribute to pollution if not managed responsibly. Proper recycling and
waste management are crucial for mitigating these impacts.

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- **Renewable Energy Resources:**

- Derived from natural processes that are replenished on a human timescale.

- Environmentally friendly with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

- Sustainable in the long term.

- **Non-Renewable Energy Resources:**

- Finite and cannot be replenished on a human timescale.

2. **Structure and functions of an ecosystem (Aquatic Ecosystem; Marine Ecosystem):**

- Comprises both freshwater and marine ecosystems.

- Includes lakes, rivers, ponds, wetlands, oceans, and estuaries.

- Supports diverse organisms adapted to aquatic environments.

- Dominated by saltwater and covers a majority of the Earth's surface.

- Grasslands support a variety of herbivores and carnivores.

- Grazing herbivores play a crucial role in controlling plant growth.

5. **Role of Information Technology In Environment And Human Health:**

- IT contributes to environmental monitoring, modeling, and management.

- Enables data collection, analysis, and dissemination for environmental research.

- In healthcare, IT facilitates medical records, telemedicine, and health information systems.

- Sustainable forest management is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.

7. **Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers:**

8. **Hotspots of Diversity in India:**

- Areas with exceptionally high biodiversity.

- Conservation of these hotspots is crucial for preserving global biodiversity.

10. **Global Warming and Acid Rain:**

1. **Role of Government and Individuals in Protecting the Environment:**

2. **Causes and Effects of Deforestation:**

- *Biodiversity Loss:* Destruction of habitats leads to the extinction or

3. **Define "Green Energy" and Elaborate on its Significance:**

4. **Shifting Temperatures and Ecosystem Alterations:**

5. **Relevant Examples of Tropical and Temperate Grasslands:**

6. **Causes of Air Pollution:**

7. **Understanding Sustainable Development:**

8. **Advantages of Natural Gas:**

- *Cleaner Burning:* Produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions and air

9. **Why Natural Gas is Preferable to Coal and Oil:**

10. **How Pollution-Free Energy Sources Contribute to Pollution:**

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- Renewable Energy Resources:

- Non-Renewable Energy Resources:

2. Structure and functions of an ecosystem (Aquatic Ecosystem; Marine Ecosystem):

5. Role of Information Technology In Environment And Human Health:

7. Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers:

8. Hotspots of Diversity in India:

10. Global Warming and Acid Rain:

1. Role of Government and Individuals in Protecting the Environment:

2. Causes and Effects of Deforestation:

- Biodiversity Loss: Destruction of habitats leads to the extinction or

3. Define "Green Energy" and Elaborate on its Significance:

4. Shifting Temperatures and Ecosystem Alterations:

5. Relevant Examples of Tropical and Temperate Grasslands:

6. Causes of Air Pollution:

7. Understanding Sustainable Development:

8. Advantages of Natural Gas:

- Cleaner Burning: Produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions and air

9. Why Natural Gas is Preferable to Coal and Oil:

10. How Pollution-Free Energy Sources Contribute to Pollution: