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Environment Basics Flowchart

Environment refers to the natural surroundings that sustain life—air, water, soil, flora, fauna, and ecosystems. Understanding its basics is crucial for sustainable development, disaster management, and climate resilience. 1. Components of Environment Abiotic: Air, water, soil, sunlight, minerals. Biotic: Plants, animals, microorganisms. Socio-cultural: Human activities, traditions, and institutions influencing ecological balance. 2. Key Environmental Concepts Ecosystem: Interaction of living organisms with their physical environment. Biodiversity: Variety of species, genes, and ecosystems. Carrying Capacity: Maximum population an environment can sustain. Sustainability: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations. 3. Environmental Issues in India Air Pollution: Urban smog, vehicular emissions, stubble burning. Water Pollution: Industrial effluents, untreated sewage. Deforestation: Habitat loss, soil erosion. Climate Change: Rising temperatures, erratic monsoons, sea-level rise. Waste Management: Plastic pollution, e-waste. 4. Institutional & Legal Framework Environment Protection Act, 1986. National Green Tribunal (NGT). Pollution Control Boards (CPCB/SPCB). International Agreements: Paris Agreement, Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Environment Basics Flowchart

Environment refers to the natural surroundings that sustain life—air, water, soil, flora, fauna, and ecosystems. Understanding its basics is crucial for sustainable development, disaster management, and climate resilience. 1. Components of Environment Abiotic: Air, water, soil, sunlight, minerals. Biotic: Plants, animals, microorganisms. Socio-cultural: Human activities, traditions, and institutions influencing ecological balance. 2. Key Environmental Concepts Ecosystem: Interaction of living organisms with their physical environment. Biodiversity: Variety of species, genes, and ecosystems. Carrying Capacity: Maximum population an environment can sustain. Sustainability: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations. 3. Environmental Issues in India Air Pollution: Urban smog, vehicular emissions, stubble burning. Water Pollution: Industrial effluents, untreated sewage. Deforestation: Habitat loss, soil erosion. Climate Change: Rising temperatures, erratic monsoons, sea-level rise. Waste Management: Plastic pollution, e-waste. 4. Institutional & Legal Framework Environment Protection Act, 1986. National Green Tribunal (NGT). Pollution Control Boards (CPCB/SPCB). International Agreements: Paris Agreement, Convention on Biological Diversity.

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