This book introduces the basic concepts of environment and ecology and analyses them in a clear and easy to understand manner. It is comprised of seven chapters that:
- highlight the components of the environment and its importance
- introduce natural resources, their conservation and case studies
- examine types of ecosystems, ecological pyramids and ecological succession
- discuss the status of biodiversity in India and measurement techniques, value of biodiversity and conservation strategies
- illustrate environmental social problems such as pollution and their prevention and control
- discuss biogeochemical cycles
- explores renewable and non-renewable energy, minerals and drought.
Chapter end exercises (short and descriptive questions) are provided.
- ISBN13 9789381141427
- Publish Date 30 December 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint TechSar Pvt. Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English