energy, environment, ecology, and society
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The 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
Energy, Environment, Ecology,
and Society
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Uses | Causes of Water Pollution | Sources of Water Pollution Earth and Environment| Pollutants in Water | Effects of Water Pollution | Measures The Earth and Solar System | Composition of the Earth | to Control Water Pollution | Treatment of Domestic and Origin of Life on Earth | Environment and Its Segments | Industrial Water Effluent Conservation of WaterNatural Resources | Environmental Adaptations |
Soil PollutionEnvironmental Disasters | Global Issues Concerning
Environment Soil Profile | Soil Formation and Its Types | Types of Soil
Pollution | Sources of Soil Pollution | Pollutants in Soil | EnergyEffects of Soil | Pollution | Measures to Control Soil PollutionConsumption of Energy | Sources of Energy | Conservation
Noise Pollutionof Energy | Energy Scenario of India | Balancing Energy and
Environment Noise Pollution | Sources of Noise Pollution | Measurement
of Noise Pollution | Noise Measuring Instruments | Atmosphere and EcosystemCharacteristics of Noise | Effects of Noise Pollution | Composition of the Atmosphere | Properties of the Measures to Control Noise PollutionAtmosphere | Atmosphere and Its Layers | Weather and
Society and EnvironmentClimate | Ecosystem and Its Components | Types of
Ecosystem | Energy Flow Models and Characteristics of an Human Health and Environment | Environmental Problems | Ecosystem | Food Chain and Trophic Levels | Ecological Population Growth and Its Impact on the Environment | Pyramids | Cycles in Ecosystem | Human-Induced Solid Waste | Impact of Solid Waste on Society and Ecosystem Degradation Environment | Solid Waste Management | Sustainable
Development | Environmental Protection Acts | BiodiversityEnvironmental Impact Assessment Definition of Biodiversity | Types of Biodiversity |
Environmental Ethics and MoralsImportance of Biodiversity | Benefits of Biodiversity | Threats
to Biodiversity | Conservation of Biodiversity Ethics and Moral Values | Objectives of Ethics and Its Study |
Ethical Theories | Code of Ethics | Environmental Ethics | Air PollutionEnvironmental Ethics in India | Definition of MoralityAir and Its Natural Constituents | Types of Air Pollution |
and more....Sources of Air Pollution | Air Pollutants | Effects of Air
Pollution | Measures to Control Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Structure and Properties of Water | Sources of Water and Its
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Provides simple, clear, and concise language, which
makes the book easy and enjoyable to read
Provides well-structured text, illustrative figures, and
tables to support the concepts wherever required
Includes chapter objectives and advance organizer at the
beginning of each chapter to describe what the reader
would learn in the chapter
Includes comprehensive and detailed coverage of each
topic to meet the requirements of the target audience
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An introduction to earth and environment
Global issues concerning the environment
Importance of conservation of energy
An introduction to atmosphere and ecosystem
Importance and benefits of biodiversity
Effects and measures to control air pollution
Effects and measures to control soil pollution
Characteristics and effects of noise pollution
Impact of solid waste on society and environment
Environmental ethics and morals
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