The document discusses the impact of oceans on weather, biodiversity, and mankind. Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface and influence weather patterns through ocean currents and the hydrologic cycle. The currents help circulate air and impact climates on land. Oceans also serve as a large home for marine species and provide many marine plants crucial to mankind, as phytoplankton and algae absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide helping to reduce climate change.
The document discusses the importance of saving Earth, our only home that supports life. It celebrates Earth's natural beauty and resources that have helped humanity survive and evolve. Now, we must save the planet from the threats endangering its existence. Some rules to do so include starting urban gardens, helping pollinators, becoming citizen scientists to study climate change, consuming less and sharing more, conserving energy, reducing junk mail, driving efficiently, voicing concerns, and nourishing ourselves.
The document discusses the key components of the environment including natural components like air, water, soil and plants as well as human-made components such as bridges, parks and buildings. It notes that human activities like clearing forests, extracting minerals and constructing dams impact the environment. The document then provides information on environmental processes and how plants help keep the environment balanced by producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. Specific facts are given about the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels produced and absorbed by trees. The document concludes by discussing Bangladesh's natural resources like forests and wildlife as well as providing tips to help maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Climate change can alter where species live and how they interact, potentially transforming ecosystems and food webs. It can increase sea levels by 34% and pollution by 62%, reducing vegetation by 47% and glaciers, while temperature rises by 28% and solar radiation by 69%, threatening over 2.3 million species and genetic diversity.
The document discusses the relationship between climate change and the ocean. It notes that the ocean absorbs over 30% of carbon dioxide emissions, which is causing the ocean to warm and become more acidic. This is negatively impacting ocean ecosystems and species. Species are migrating to new areas as the climate changes, which could create international issues. Addressing climate change will require significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions globally through policies like the Paris Agreement. Protecting coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses can also help mitigate climate change by storing carbon.
This document discusses the natural environment. It defines the natural environment as the non-human surroundings where biotic and abiotic things exist, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It then outlines some of the negative impacts humans can have such as pollution, climate change from burning fossil fuels, and damage to land from fertilizers. However, it also discusses positive human impacts like afforestation, conserving water resources, soil conservation, and using renewable energy. The conclusion states that humans are dependent on nature but are overusing resources, and it is important we utilize them carefully to avoid making the earth inhospitable in the future.
The Arctic ecosystem has a unique food web composed of phytoplankton, algae, animals like polar bears and seals, and the environment. Carbon cycles through this web, moving from the atmosphere to seawater and back through the tissues of living organisms. Main species include humans, polar bears, seals, walrus, bowhead whales, jellyfish, fish, zooplankton, and ice algae. This ecosystem is vulnerable to climate change and the loss of snow and ice cover.
The document discusses the impact of oceans on weather, biodiversity, and mankind. Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface and influence weather patterns through ocean currents and the hydrologic cycle. The currents help circulate air and impact climates on land. Oceans also serve as a large home for marine species and provide many marine plants crucial to mankind, as phytoplankton and algae absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide helping to reduce climate change.
The document discusses the importance of saving Earth, our only home that supports life. It celebrates Earth's natural beauty and resources that have helped humanity survive and evolve. Now, we must save the planet from the threats endangering its existence. Some rules to do so include starting urban gardens, helping pollinators, becoming citizen scientists to study climate change, consuming less and sharing more, conserving energy, reducing junk mail, driving efficiently, voicing concerns, and nourishing ourselves.
The document discusses the key components of the environment including natural components like air, water, soil and plants as well as human-made components such as bridges, parks and buildings. It notes that human activities like clearing forests, extracting minerals and constructing dams impact the environment. The document then provides information on environmental processes and how plants help keep the environment balanced by producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. Specific facts are given about the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels produced and absorbed by trees. The document concludes by discussing Bangladesh's natural resources like forests and wildlife as well as providing tips to help maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Climate change can alter where species live and how they interact, potentially transforming ecosystems and food webs. It can increase sea levels by 34% and pollution by 62%, reducing vegetation by 47% and glaciers, while temperature rises by 28% and solar radiation by 69%, threatening over 2.3 million species and genetic diversity.
The document discusses the relationship between climate change and the ocean. It notes that the ocean absorbs over 30% of carbon dioxide emissions, which is causing the ocean to warm and become more acidic. This is negatively impacting ocean ecosystems and species. Species are migrating to new areas as the climate changes, which could create international issues. Addressing climate change will require significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions globally through policies like the Paris Agreement. Protecting coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses can also help mitigate climate change by storing carbon.
This document discusses the natural environment. It defines the natural environment as the non-human surroundings where biotic and abiotic things exist, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It then outlines some of the negative impacts humans can have such as pollution, climate change from burning fossil fuels, and damage to land from fertilizers. However, it also discusses positive human impacts like afforestation, conserving water resources, soil conservation, and using renewable energy. The conclusion states that humans are dependent on nature but are overusing resources, and it is important we utilize them carefully to avoid making the earth inhospitable in the future.
The Arctic ecosystem has a unique food web composed of phytoplankton, algae, animals like polar bears and seals, and the environment. Carbon cycles through this web, moving from the atmosphere to seawater and back through the tissues of living organisms. Main species include humans, polar bears, seals, walrus, bowhead whales, jellyfish, fish, zooplankton, and ice algae. This ecosystem is vulnerable to climate change and the loss of snow and ice cover.
This document discusses ecosystems and environmental issues in Asia. It defines an ecosystem as the interactions between organisms and their physical environment. It describes different ecosystem types and discusses factors that affect ecosystems like population growth, land degradation, urbanization, cross-border pollution, climate change, and ecological footprints. The document notes many of Asia's environmental challenges are linked to its rapid population growth and increasing urbanization.
1. The document provides definitions and examples for key terms related to minerals, rocks, fossils, energy sources, and the environment.
2. It asks questions about the properties of minerals and rocks, types of fossil fuels and fossils, alternative energy sources, and ways to conserve resources and reduce pollution.
3. The responses define terms like luster, hardness, minerals, fossil fuels, fossils, smog, pollution, topsoil, and discuss igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
The document discusses nutrient cycles in different ecosystems. Nutrients cycle between biomass, litter, and soil and are gained through precipitation, weathering, and decomposition or lost through leaching and runoff. It specifically examines the nutrient cycles in tropical rainforests, prairies/grasslands, and northern coniferous forests (taiga).
Coral reefs are incredibly biodiverse ecosystems rivaled only by tropical rain forests. Reef Relief's blog shares the latest news about coral reefs, oceans, and marine science. Members help Reef Relief in their efforts to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems through strength and support.
This document discusses coral reef restoration techniques. It notes that coral reefs are being damaged by climate change, human activities, and natural events. Current restoration solutions discussed include transplanting coral fragments, removing debris and reattaching coral after physical damage events, and 3D printing artificial reef structures. The document concludes that 3D printing shows promise as a low-cost solution but will require further research, and public education efforts are also important to support coral reef conservation.
Jason DeCaires Taylor is an eco-sculptor who creates underwater sculptures to promote marine ecosystem regeneration and raise environmental awareness. His sculptures act as artificial reefs, attracting coral and fish while diverting tourists from fragile natural reefs. Since 2006, he has created two large underwater sculpture parks off Grenada and in Cancun, containing over 500 sculptures. The installations provide benefits like increased marine biomass, refuge for species, and education about threats to the ocean.
Biogeochemical cycle and impact of anthropogenic activity by shashi shekhar s...Shashi Singh
Human activities have significantly impacted global biogeochemical cycles. The water cycle is altered through withdrawing large amounts of freshwater, clearing vegetation, polluting surface and underground water, and contributing to climate change. The phosphorus cycle is impacted by removing phosphate from the earth for fertilizer and reducing tropical forest cover. The sulfur cycle is affected by industries and the burning of fossil fuels which release sulfur dioxide. The nitrogen cycle is altered through farming practices that release nitrous oxide and nitrogen into the atmosphere, contaminating groundwater with nitrates, and deforestation.
Coral Reef Restoration Research ProjectMelissa Olson
A 3 month study involving water quality testing and site analysis of three different locations along Barbados' coastal waters in order to determine the optimal site for coral transplantation with an end goal of increasing the overall health and abundance of reef ecosystems.
The lithosphere is the solid outermost shell of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. It is a rich source of many minerals that can be extracted through mining techniques. Mining has long exploited the Earth's mineral resources but also has a significant environmental impact.
The document discusses the importance of protecting the Earth and its natural resources. It notes that the Earth provides humans with water, air, food and everything needed to live. Forests produce the oxygen we breathe and absorb the carbon dioxide we emit. Jungles are home to nearly half of all known species and 80% of biodiversity on land. The document calls for environmental protection efforts and working together to save the planet.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in marine ecology, including:
1) It describes the abiotic and biotic factors that influence the marine environment as well as different levels of biological organization from individuals to ecosystems.
2) It discusses different types of marine organisms like plankton, nekton, epifauna, and infauna and their ecological distributions.
3) It explains trophic relationships between producers, consumers, and decomposers and how energy transfers through food chains and webs.
Earth science is the study of the Earth and its place in the universe. It includes four main areas: geology, which studies the composition and structure of the Earth; meteorology, which is the study of the atmosphere and weather; oceanography, which looks at Earth's oceans; and astronomy, which is the study of the wider universe. Earth scientists work to understand natural hazards, locate resources, study climate change, and find solutions to problems facing the planet and its population.
This document proposes creating artificial reefs off the coast of Haiti using clean concrete rubble from the 2010 earthquake to assist with reconstruction efforts. Artificial reefs could provide habitat for marine life while disposing of rubble in an environmentally friendly way. Estimates suggest an ocean disposal area of 0.5 square miles could hold over 5 million cubic yards of debris. The document outlines considerations for site selection and references previous successful artificial reef projects. It recommends engaging stakeholders to develop and implement a debris disposal strategy using artificial reefs.
The Earth is made up of four interacting spheres: the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The atmosphere contains gases, regulates temperature, and facilitates the water cycle. The biosphere encompasses living things and food webs. The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth. The lithosphere is the solid portion including the crust and mantle. These spheres constantly influence each other through exchange of matter and energy, like carbon and water cycles. Changes in one sphere can impact the others, such as volcanic eruptions releasing gases into the air and lava onto land and forests.
This document discusses the formation of Earth and the impact of humans on the environment. It describes how dust and rocks pulled together billions of years ago to form planets, and how Earth developed an atmosphere and life over billions of more years. However, it notes that human activities like pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction are now degrading the environment and endangering species. The document urges humans to pledge to protect the Earth and learn ways to restore lands that have been degraded.
Nutrient cycles describe the movement of nutrients through biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. Nutrients are absorbed by plants and animals from the environment, enter the soil through decaying matter, and are recycled through uptake by plants, decomposition, and other pathways. The rate and pathways of nutrient cycling vary between biomes, with forests generally having slower cycling than rainforests due to differences in climate and litter decomposition rates.
Nutrient cycles like water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle through ecosystems and are powered by solar energy. These cycles connect all organisms and involve reservoirs where nutrients accumulate. Human activities like agriculture, deforestation, and burning fossil fuels are altering nutrient cycles by changing land use, polluting water sources, and increasing carbon dioxide emissions. This disrupts natural cycling patterns and ecosystem functions.
This document discusses methods for estimating soil organic carbon in forest ecosystems. It describes how organic matter makes up a small percentage of soil but plays an important role in soil functions. Approximately 58% of organic matter is carbon, so measuring organic matter content can estimate organic carbon levels. Several methods are presented, including using bulk density measurements and a titration method to determine the percentage of organic carbon in soils. Soil organic carbon is then calculated based on the carbon concentration, bulk density, and soil depth.
The Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) is a member of the Ambassadors of the Environment family of Programs. A collaboration between Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society and Catalina Island Camps. www.oceanfutures.org
This document contains summaries of presentations by Jorge Ferrer and Joscar Paz. Jorge Ferrer's presentation covered topics of change, heroes, and memories, focusing on earthquakes, those who help nature, and a past earthquake in Venezuela. Joscar Paz's presentation discussed health, talent, and a documentary movie about the planet, emphasizing pollution prevention to protect the Earth which generates oxygen and life for all beings. Both speakers reflected on expanding their language skills and knowledge of the Earth's processes.
Our earth is facing environmental problems like global warming,pollution etc. The ppt focuses on these events and tells some unique ways to save the mother earth.
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Every year on April 22, people around the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day. This tradition began in 1970, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote protection for our planet. It's a day filled with activities and initiatives encouraging us to think about our impact on the Earth and how we can make positive changes. For those active on social media, leveraging the power of popular hashtags can significantly boost your visibility and reach. Whether you're on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X, using the right tags can connect you with like-minded individuals and spread your message further. This can be especially useful for anyone looking to engage more deeply with environmental topics or to showcase their initiatives for a greener planet. Below, you'll find a curated list of popular hashtags that can help elevate your Earth Day posts and ensure your voice is heard in the vast digital landscape.
This document discusses ecosystems and environmental issues in Asia. It defines an ecosystem as the interactions between organisms and their physical environment. It describes different ecosystem types and discusses factors that affect ecosystems like population growth, land degradation, urbanization, cross-border pollution, climate change, and ecological footprints. The document notes many of Asia's environmental challenges are linked to its rapid population growth and increasing urbanization.
1. The document provides definitions and examples for key terms related to minerals, rocks, fossils, energy sources, and the environment.
2. It asks questions about the properties of minerals and rocks, types of fossil fuels and fossils, alternative energy sources, and ways to conserve resources and reduce pollution.
3. The responses define terms like luster, hardness, minerals, fossil fuels, fossils, smog, pollution, topsoil, and discuss igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
The document discusses nutrient cycles in different ecosystems. Nutrients cycle between biomass, litter, and soil and are gained through precipitation, weathering, and decomposition or lost through leaching and runoff. It specifically examines the nutrient cycles in tropical rainforests, prairies/grasslands, and northern coniferous forests (taiga).
Coral reefs are incredibly biodiverse ecosystems rivaled only by tropical rain forests. Reef Relief's blog shares the latest news about coral reefs, oceans, and marine science. Members help Reef Relief in their efforts to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems through strength and support.
This document discusses coral reef restoration techniques. It notes that coral reefs are being damaged by climate change, human activities, and natural events. Current restoration solutions discussed include transplanting coral fragments, removing debris and reattaching coral after physical damage events, and 3D printing artificial reef structures. The document concludes that 3D printing shows promise as a low-cost solution but will require further research, and public education efforts are also important to support coral reef conservation.
Jason DeCaires Taylor is an eco-sculptor who creates underwater sculptures to promote marine ecosystem regeneration and raise environmental awareness. His sculptures act as artificial reefs, attracting coral and fish while diverting tourists from fragile natural reefs. Since 2006, he has created two large underwater sculpture parks off Grenada and in Cancun, containing over 500 sculptures. The installations provide benefits like increased marine biomass, refuge for species, and education about threats to the ocean.
Biogeochemical cycle and impact of anthropogenic activity by shashi shekhar s...Shashi Singh
Human activities have significantly impacted global biogeochemical cycles. The water cycle is altered through withdrawing large amounts of freshwater, clearing vegetation, polluting surface and underground water, and contributing to climate change. The phosphorus cycle is impacted by removing phosphate from the earth for fertilizer and reducing tropical forest cover. The sulfur cycle is affected by industries and the burning of fossil fuels which release sulfur dioxide. The nitrogen cycle is altered through farming practices that release nitrous oxide and nitrogen into the atmosphere, contaminating groundwater with nitrates, and deforestation.
Coral Reef Restoration Research ProjectMelissa Olson
A 3 month study involving water quality testing and site analysis of three different locations along Barbados' coastal waters in order to determine the optimal site for coral transplantation with an end goal of increasing the overall health and abundance of reef ecosystems.
The lithosphere is the solid outermost shell of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. It is a rich source of many minerals that can be extracted through mining techniques. Mining has long exploited the Earth's mineral resources but also has a significant environmental impact.
The document discusses the importance of protecting the Earth and its natural resources. It notes that the Earth provides humans with water, air, food and everything needed to live. Forests produce the oxygen we breathe and absorb the carbon dioxide we emit. Jungles are home to nearly half of all known species and 80% of biodiversity on land. The document calls for environmental protection efforts and working together to save the planet.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in marine ecology, including:
1) It describes the abiotic and biotic factors that influence the marine environment as well as different levels of biological organization from individuals to ecosystems.
2) It discusses different types of marine organisms like plankton, nekton, epifauna, and infauna and their ecological distributions.
3) It explains trophic relationships between producers, consumers, and decomposers and how energy transfers through food chains and webs.
Earth science is the study of the Earth and its place in the universe. It includes four main areas: geology, which studies the composition and structure of the Earth; meteorology, which is the study of the atmosphere and weather; oceanography, which looks at Earth's oceans; and astronomy, which is the study of the wider universe. Earth scientists work to understand natural hazards, locate resources, study climate change, and find solutions to problems facing the planet and its population.
This document proposes creating artificial reefs off the coast of Haiti using clean concrete rubble from the 2010 earthquake to assist with reconstruction efforts. Artificial reefs could provide habitat for marine life while disposing of rubble in an environmentally friendly way. Estimates suggest an ocean disposal area of 0.5 square miles could hold over 5 million cubic yards of debris. The document outlines considerations for site selection and references previous successful artificial reef projects. It recommends engaging stakeholders to develop and implement a debris disposal strategy using artificial reefs.
The Earth is made up of four interacting spheres: the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The atmosphere contains gases, regulates temperature, and facilitates the water cycle. The biosphere encompasses living things and food webs. The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth. The lithosphere is the solid portion including the crust and mantle. These spheres constantly influence each other through exchange of matter and energy, like carbon and water cycles. Changes in one sphere can impact the others, such as volcanic eruptions releasing gases into the air and lava onto land and forests.
This document discusses the formation of Earth and the impact of humans on the environment. It describes how dust and rocks pulled together billions of years ago to form planets, and how Earth developed an atmosphere and life over billions of more years. However, it notes that human activities like pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction are now degrading the environment and endangering species. The document urges humans to pledge to protect the Earth and learn ways to restore lands that have been degraded.
Nutrient cycles describe the movement of nutrients through biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. Nutrients are absorbed by plants and animals from the environment, enter the soil through decaying matter, and are recycled through uptake by plants, decomposition, and other pathways. The rate and pathways of nutrient cycling vary between biomes, with forests generally having slower cycling than rainforests due to differences in climate and litter decomposition rates.
Nutrient cycles like water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle through ecosystems and are powered by solar energy. These cycles connect all organisms and involve reservoirs where nutrients accumulate. Human activities like agriculture, deforestation, and burning fossil fuels are altering nutrient cycles by changing land use, polluting water sources, and increasing carbon dioxide emissions. This disrupts natural cycling patterns and ecosystem functions.
This document discusses methods for estimating soil organic carbon in forest ecosystems. It describes how organic matter makes up a small percentage of soil but plays an important role in soil functions. Approximately 58% of organic matter is carbon, so measuring organic matter content can estimate organic carbon levels. Several methods are presented, including using bulk density measurements and a titration method to determine the percentage of organic carbon in soils. Soil organic carbon is then calculated based on the carbon concentration, bulk density, and soil depth.
The Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) is a member of the Ambassadors of the Environment family of Programs. A collaboration between Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society and Catalina Island Camps. www.oceanfutures.org
This document contains summaries of presentations by Jorge Ferrer and Joscar Paz. Jorge Ferrer's presentation covered topics of change, heroes, and memories, focusing on earthquakes, those who help nature, and a past earthquake in Venezuela. Joscar Paz's presentation discussed health, talent, and a documentary movie about the planet, emphasizing pollution prevention to protect the Earth which generates oxygen and life for all beings. Both speakers reflected on expanding their language skills and knowledge of the Earth's processes.
Our earth is facing environmental problems like global warming,pollution etc. The ppt focuses on these events and tells some unique ways to save the mother earth.
EARTH DAY Slide show EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plas...Aqsa Yasmin
Every year on April 22, people around the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day. This tradition began in 1970, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote protection for our planet. It's a day filled with activities and initiatives encouraging us to think about our impact on the Earth and how we can make positive changes. For those active on social media, leveraging the power of popular hashtags can significantly boost your visibility and reach. Whether you're on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X, using the right tags can connect you with like-minded individuals and spread your message further. This can be especially useful for anyone looking to engage more deeply with environmental topics or to showcase their initiatives for a greener planet. Below, you'll find a curated list of popular hashtags that can help elevate your Earth Day posts and ensure your voice is heard in the vast digital landscape.
The document discusses several factors that are damaging the Earth's ecosystem and environment, including ecosystem changes, extinction of animals, global warming, pollution, and climactic changes. It provides explanations and examples of each factor, how they harm the planet, and some ways human activities can be adjusted to reduce negative impacts and help protect the Earth's resources for the future.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness about environmental protection. The 2021 theme is ecosystem restoration, which is important for mitigating the ecological crisis and protecting biodiversity for future generations. Ecosystems provide valuable natural capital and services like carbon sinks. Their loss has contributed to increased greenhouse gas emissions and zoonotic diseases. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to protect and revive billions of hectares globally by 2030. Individuals can help by adopting sustainable lifestyles and supporting conservation efforts, while restoration activities involve revegetation and removing invasive species.
The document discusses the four main spheres of Earth: the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. The hydrosphere is made up of water in all forms and covers 71% of the planet. The atmosphere is a blanket of air made up of 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen that protects the Earth. The lithosphere consists of rocks and soil that make up the uneven land surface. The biosphere overlaps all the other spheres and includes all life forms on Earth that depend on each other to survive.
The document discusses World Environment Day 2021, which has the theme of ecosystem restoration. It defines ecosystems and describes different types like terrestrial, aquatic, forests, rivers, oceans, farmlands and grasslands, mountains, peatlands and urban ecosystems. It addresses the high rates of ecosystem destruction and consequences of loss. Solutions to restore degraded ecosystems include reducing waste, volunteering, education, conserving resources, choosing sustainable options, and individual actions like planting trees and limiting chemical use.
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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. It is a day to show support for environmental protection. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and is now observed in more than 193 countries. It began as a way to bring awareness to environmental issues such as air and water pollution, global warming, and sustainable living. The day has become a global event that encourages people to take action in order to protect the planet. People around the world celebrate Earth Day by participating in organized events such as cleanups, tree-planting activities, and educational seminars. Governments, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to take part in these activities to raise awareness about environmental issues and show their commitment to preserving natural resources. The United Nations has also designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day in order to recognize the importance of protecting the planet.
On Earth Day, people are encouraged to think about their actions and how they impact the environment. This could involve reducing the amount of energy used, recycling, and using eco-friendly products. It is also a day for people to reflect on the importance of taking care of the planet and being mindful of their actions. Additionally, Earth Day is a chance for individuals to come together and talk about conservation efforts, share ideas, and learn about new initiatives to help protect the environment.
Overall, Earth Day is an important event to bring attention to the global environmental issues we face today. It is a reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet and make Earth a better place for future generations. By coming together and taking action, we can help make the world a healthier and more sustainable place.
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An ecosystem includes all living and non-living things in a particular area. It is composed of the biotope, which are the non-living components like temperature and soil, and the biocoenosis, which are the living things. Organisms have trophic relationships where some eat others. Food chains show these relationships between producers like plants, primary consumers, and decomposers like bacteria. Ecosystems can change naturally but are also impacted by human activities such as pollution, deforestation, and overfishing.
This document discusses ecosystems, including their components, functions, and threats. An ecosystem consists of biotic factors like plants, animals and microorganisms interacting with abiotic factors like climate and soil. Ecosystems transfer energy from sunlight through producers to consumers and decomposers in a food chain. Forest and wildlife conservation are important to maintain ecological balance. The ten major threats to ecosystem viability are loss of land and forests, species extinction, overpopulation, water shortages, overfishing, pollution, health issues, climate change, acid rain, and energy pressures.
SST Presentation by Ayaan Zaidi , Aamaya , Aarush Bakshi , Nanki Kaur NandaMinecraftNation
This document provides information about various components of the environment and ecosystems. It discusses the biotic and abiotic components of natural and man-made environments. It then describes several key spheres - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere - that make up Earth's systems. The document defines ecosystems and their components, and provides examples of different ecosystem types including marine, forest, desert, tundra, grassland, and freshwater ecosystems.
The document discusses the environment and its components. It defines environment as the place, people, things and nature that surround any living organism and provides air, water, food and land. The environment has both natural and human-made aspects.
The natural environment includes the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) conditions on Earth and has four domains: the lithosphere (solid crust and landforms), hydrosphere (sources of water), atmosphere (layer of air) and biosphere (plant and animal kingdoms).
The human environment refers to human activities, creations and interactions that have modified the natural environment over time through dams, factories, roads and more. However, a balance between human
This document discusses environmental conservation and actions individuals and governments can take to protect the natural environment. It describes how overconsumption, population growth, and technology have degraded the environment. Governments have started restricting activities that cause harm. The document advocates combining modern living with respect for nature by taking small steps like using less energy and resources, recycling, and properly disposing of chemicals. Reforestation, sustainable energy sources, composting, and other individual actions are recommended to improve the environment for all life.
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the connections between living and non-living parts of the environment. It aims to understand environmental problems, their causes, and potential solutions. Key principles from nature like solar energy, biodiversity, and nutrient cycling have allowed life to thrive on Earth for billions of years and provide lessons for sustainable living. While more developed countries use most resources, all nations must work to protect natural systems and resources for future generations.
Most of us live our lives seemingly apart from nature. We ma.docxmoirarandell
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ost of us live our lives seemingly apart from nature. We make
our homes in cities and towns, surround ourselves with con-
crete and steel, and drown out the songs of birds with noise.
The closest many of us get to nature is a romp with the family dog
on the grass in the backyard. A lucky few come in much closer con-
tact with the great outdoors through hiking, camping, canoeing, and
kayaking. For many of these people, though, nature is still viewed
as something apart from humans—a thing to protect to preserve a few
pristine places for people to enjoy.
Humans and Nature: The Vital Connections
Hard as it may be for many people to accept, human beings are part of the fabric of
life. We are a part of nature. We are dependent on the Earth and natural systems in
thousands of ways and are an integral part of the cycles of nature. Consider our de-
4.1
Principles of Ecology:
How Ecosystems Work
Humans and Nature:
The Vital Connections
Ecology: The Study of
Natural Systems
The Structure of Natural
Systems
Ecosystem Function
Spotlight on Sustainable
Development 4-1:
Sustainable Sewage
Treatment: Mimicking
Nature
Spotlight on Sustainable
Development 4-2:
Colleges and Universities
Go Green
Point/Counterpoint:
Controversy over
Extinction
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1
CHAPTER OUTLINE
CHAPTER 4
Never does nature say one thing, and wisdom another.
—Juvenal
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CRITICAL THINKING
Exercise
The information gained from various fields of
science such as ecology is often loosely trans-
lated in the public arena. Terms are some-
times misinterpreted. Facts are taken out of
context. New findings are given more cre-
dence than they deserve, and old, disproved
ideas remain in the popular thinking for a
long time. As you read this chapter, make a
list of terms, ideas, concepts, and facts you
encounter that contradict what you thought
was true.
pendence first by taking a look around the room in which you
are sitting. Everything in that room comes from the Earth or
a natural system. The clothes you wear, your morning tea or
coffee, and even the cornflakes you ate for breakfast are
products of the Earth—the soil, water, air, and plants.
Like all other species, humans depend on the soil, air,
water, sun, and a host of living organisms to survive. Each
year, in fact, human beings (and other animals) consume
enormous quantities of oxygen, which is used in the cells of
our bodies to break down food molecules to generate en-
ergy. Oxygen is produced by plants and algae. Without these
organisms, humans and other animals could not survive.
Trees, grasses, and other plants also provide a host of addi-
tional free services. For example, plants protect the water-
sheds near our homes, preventing flooding and erosion.
Swamps purify the water in streams and lakes—water many
of us drink. Birds help to control insect populations.
Clearly, nature serves us well. Although many of us have
isolated ourselves from nature, we still depend on nature in
many ways. We have not emancipated ...
The document discusses the environment and defines it as the surrounding atmosphere and conditions necessary for life. It notes that the environment consists of both living and non-living components that interact. It describes the different types of environments, including the natural environment, human-built environment, and social environment. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and balanced environment and outlines various threats to the environment like pollution, deforestation, and overpopulation.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to encourage awareness about environmental protection issues. This year's theme is "Ecosystem Restoration" and it is hosted by Pakistan. The environment includes living things like plants and animals as well as non-living things like air, water, and sunlight that surround us and interact in complex ways. Human activities like pollution, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions are negatively impacting air, water, land, and climate. Addressing these challenges will help preserve biodiversity and natural resources for future generations.
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22 to support environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970 and now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, it is observed in over 192 countries. The day aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and motivate individuals to live more sustainably in harmony with nature, especially informing younger generations. Major achievements include launching the influential Energy Star program which has saved $230 billion while preventing 1.7 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions through improved energy efficiency.
World Soil Day is celebrated annually on December 5th to raise awareness about the importance of healthy soil. It was established in 2002 by the International Union of Soil Sciences and endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 2013. There are different types of soil like sandy soil, silt soil, clay soil, and loamy soil. Soil pollution from industrial waste, deforestation, and overuse of fertilizers and pesticides threatens soil quality and human health. Organic farming relies on natural nutrient cycling and pest management rather than chemicals. Earthworms improve soil fertility by recycling organic matter into humus. Plastic pollution damages the environment for hundreds of years, so alternatives to plastic bags are needed.
As human population and technology have increased, so too has the damage caused to the natural environment and world's ecosystems. Some impacts of human expansion include loss of natural vegetation, reduced air and water quality, water scarcity, pollution, and decline or loss of plant and animal species. Ecosystems are complex and interconnected systems in which organisms interact, and they have the ability to adjust to some change over time through ecological succession. The Earth contains a variety of different biomes, or large landscapes, which differ based on climate, rainfall, soils, topography, and other physical conditions, and each biome contains unique plant and animal communities adapted to its environment.
Major Dhyan Chand Singh was a legendary Indian field hockey player who was born on 29 August 1905 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He won 3 Olympic gold medals for India in 1928, 1932 and 1936 and scored over 570 goals in his career. Dhyan Chand joined the Indian army at age 16 and served as a Major, retiring from the army. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 1956 for his contributions to hockey. His birthday on 29 August is celebrated annually in India as National Sports Day to honor his achievements and contributions to the sport of hockey.
Paper chromatography is a technique used to separate colored chemicals or substances. It involves a stationary phase, usually a polar substance like water held in paper, and a mobile phase, generally a non-polar solvent mixture, that travels up the stationary phase through capillary action. Sample mixtures are spotted on the paper and separated as their components partition between the two phases based on differences in their affinity. Variations include ascending or descending based on solvent direction, and two-dimensional using two solvents rotated 90 degrees. The separation is analyzed by calculating Rf values, the ratio of compound travel distance to solvent front.
This document discusses infrared (IR) spectroscopy. It covers various topics such as sample handling techniques, factors affecting vibrations, instrumentation components, and applications. Specifically, it describes the four main types of sampling - solid, liquid, gas, and solution. It also explains how coupled vibrations, Fermi resonance, electronic effects, and hydrogen bonding can influence IR spectra. Common instrumentation components like sources of radiation, detectors, and applications like identification of functional groups and substances are summarized.
This document discusses the principles and instrumentation of fluorescence and phosphorescence. It explains that fluorescence involves excitation of a molecule from its ground state to a higher energy excited state followed by emission of light as it relaxes to the ground state. Phosphorescence also involves excitation to an excited state but relaxation occurs more slowly through intersystem crossing to an excited triplet state. The key components of a fluorimeter are described including excitation sources, filters to select excitation and emission wavelengths, sample holders, photomultiplier tubes to detect emitted light, and monochromators to isolate wavelengths. Applications of fluorimetry in various fields are also mentioned.
Chromatography is a laboratory technique used to separate mixtures into individual components. Column chromatography is a type of chromatography that uses a column filled with a solid stationary phase. As a liquid or gas mobile phase passes through the column carrying the sample mixture, the mixture's components separate as they travel through the column at different rates depending on how strongly they interact with the stationary phase. Column chromatography is commonly used to purify compounds by removing impurities based on differences in their adsorption to the stationary phase material in the column.
The presentation is all about hepatitis (its causes, prevention, sign & symptoms) and its the importance of world hepatitis day. this day is celebrated to aware people abut hepatitis.
Empathy is the ability to understand and relate to the thoughts and emotions of others. An empathetic leadership style can increase productivity, morale and loyalty by making employees feel like a team. To be empathetic, one must like people, enjoy helping others, and value individuals. Personal qualities of empathetic individuals include a strong work ethic, dependability, a positive attitude, adaptability, honesty, self-motivation to grow, and self-confidence. Empathy plays an important role in the workplace by helping one understand coworkers and the challenges ahead.
This document discusses novel drug delivery systems (NDDS) as an advancement over conventional drug delivery systems (CDDS). NDDS aim to improve drug potency, provide sustained release, increase safety, and target delivery to specific tissues. Some key points:
- NDDS can deliver drugs that cannot be administered through non-invasive or invasive CDDS routes due to factors like size, charge, and susceptibility to degradation.
- NDDS provide controlled, modulated, or targeted release through various formulations and medical devices to maintain therapeutic drug levels over long periods with fewer side effects.
- Examples of NDDS include liposomes, nanoparticles, microspheres, and modulated delivery devices like nebulizers and metered dose in
This presentation tells about human centered thinking or design. To find out problem professionally or in daily life, to find out the solution of that particular problem and finally implementation of the solution all these will be done by humans.
This presentation is all about international criminal justice day (icjd) 2021, its importance, benefits, international criminal law, international criminal court, NCRB, Special and local laws and crime, criminal justice system in india, five pillars of criminal justice system
The document discusses the importance of collaboration in the workplace. It defines collaboration as individuals working together to make unified decisions and achieve a common goal. Collaboration allows groups to leverage each member's unique skills and perspectives. It promotes problem-solving, inspires innovation, boosts learning, and increases employee satisfaction. The goal of workplace collaboration is to maximize success by fostering an open and communicative environment. When done effectively, collaboration can improve productivity and be a competitive advantage for organizations.
The document discusses contributors versus non-contributors and provides examples of each. It describes how contributors fully commit themselves to projects, are deeply interested in their work, and strive for high quality. In contrast, non-contributors only do the bare minimum and are not concerned about the quality of their work. It then provides two case stories as examples of emotional engagement and personal commitment: the story of Dashrath Manjhi who single-handedly carved a path through mountains over 22 years, and the story of the Brooklyn Bridge being built despite the injuries of its chief engineer, Washington Roebling, who used a tapping code to direct construction.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
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2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
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9. WHY IS IT CELEBRATED?????
It is the day to remember to take care of our
planet, Earth
People celebrate this day by doing things that
help to protect the environment
We can take care of our planet by keeping it
clean
We can keep earth clean by following the rule of
reduce, reuse, recycle
On earth day, we remind ourselves and
everyone on earth that we must do these things