03-07-2014, 03:01 PM
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1. Deforestation
Consequences
Caused by
Caused by
To provide:
Pollution is the process by which harmful substances are added to the environment
Conservation is necessary for the protection of plant and animal species to maintain a stable and balanced ecosystemConservation measures:
Consequences
- soil erosion
- flooding
- loss of habitat
- loss of valuable species
- climatic changes
- upsets oxygen and carbon dioxide balance
Caused by
- burning of fossil fuel
- exhaust fumes from motor vehicles
- burning of garbage
Caused by
- discharge of untreated sewage
- discharge of inorganic waste
- excessive use of chemical fertilizers
- use of pesticides
To provide:
- land for cultivation, urban development, grazing
- timber for construction and making paper
- firewood
Pollution is the process by which harmful substances are added to the environment
- air pollution from: forest fires, volcanic eruptions, biological decomposition, human activities
- water pollution from: human activities
Conservation is necessary for the protection of plant and animal species to maintain a stable and balanced ecosystemConservation measures:
- reducing or eliminating pollution through education and legislation
- controlling growth of human population
- conserving natural resources. Recycling important for conservation which conserves non-renewable natural resources but also
- reduced the problem of waste disposal and environmental pollution
- is economical as it saves energy and money
- reduced the problem of waste disposal and environmental pollution
- recovering wildlife, especially those species that are in danger of extinction
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.