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Energy, Environment, Ecology, and Society

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he present situation of our environment is of great concern due to the widespread pollution and over utilization of natural resources. The book mainly discusses about the earth, environment, and issues concerning both in addition

to pollution, ecosystem, and biodiversity. It provides a general approach toward the available energy resources, environmental-related problems, methods to improve the environment, and relationship between environment and society. It also includes an in-depth analysis of the various types of pollution. This book combines theory with the data, facts, and figures, and includes the necessary additional information in each chapter included. This book is meant for students of different branches of engineering and is based on thsyllabus of Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU). Summing up, this book is a valuable source of information concerning environment and related environmental topics. ISBN: 978-93-5004-280-9 | Pages: 216 | Author: Kogent Learning Solutions Inc. | Cover: Paperback

This Book Covers

u An introduction to earth and environment u issues concerning the environment Global u Importance of conservation of energy u An introduction to atmosphere and ecosystem u Importance and benefits of biodiversity u and measures to control air pollution Effects u and measures to control soil pollution Effects u Characteristics and effects of noise pollution u of solid waste on society and environment Impact u Environmental ethics and morals

Salient Features
Provides simple, clear, and concise language, which u makes the book easy and enjoyable to read Provides well-structured text, illustrative figures, and u tables to support the concepts wherever required Includes chapter objectives and advance organizer at the u beginning of each chapter to describe what the reader would learn in the chapter Includes comprehensive and detailed coverage of each u topic to meet the requirements of the target audience

Table of Contents
Earth and Environment
The Earth and Solar System | Composition of the Earth | Origin of Life on Earth | Environment and Its Segments | Natural Resources | Environmental Adaptations | Environmental Disasters | Global Issues Concerning Environment Uses | Causes of Water Pollution | Sources of Water Pollution | Pollutants in Water | Effects of Water Pollution | Measures to Control Water Pollution | Treatment of Domestic and Industrial Water Effluent Conservation of Water

Soil Pollution
Soil Profile | Soil Formation and Its Types | Types of Soil Pollution | Sources of Soil Pollution | Pollutants in Soil | Effects of Soil | Pollution | Measures to Control Soil Pollution

Energy
Consumption of Energy | Sources of Energy | Conservation of Energy | Energy Scenario of India | Balancing Energy and Environment

Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution | Sources of Noise Pollution | Measurement of Noise Pollution | Noise Measuring Instruments | Characteristics of Noise | Effects of Noise Pollution | Measures to Control Noise Pollution

Atmosphere and Ecosystem

Composition of the Atmosphere | Properties of the Atmosphere | Atmosphere and Its Layers | Weather and Climate | Ecosystem and Its Components | Types of Ecosystem | Energy Flow Models and Characteristics of an Ecosystem | Food Chain and Trophic Levels | Ecological Pyramids | Cycles in Ecosystem | Human-Induced Ecosystem Degradation

Society and Environment

Human Health and Environment | Environmental Problems | Population Growth and Its Impact on the Environment | Solid Waste | Impact of Solid Waste on Society and Environment | Solid Waste Management | Sustainable Development | Environmental Protection Acts | Environmental Impact Assessment

Biodiversity
Definition of Biodiversity | Types of Biodiversity | Importance of Biodiversity | Benefits of Biodiversity | Threats to Biodiversity | Conservation of Biodiversity

Environmental Ethics and Morals

Ethics and Moral Values | Objectives of Ethics and Its Study | Ethical Theories | Code of Ethics | Environmental Ethics | Environmental Ethics in India | Definition of Morality

Air Pollution
Air and Its Natural Constituents | Types of Air Pollution | Sources of Air Pollution | Air Pollutants | Effects of Air Pollution | Measures to Control Air Pollution

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Water Pollution
Structure and Properties of Water | Sources of Water and Its

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