unit 3 Flashcards

(11 cards)

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Global Environmental Concerns
CDWALU

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  1. Climate Change:
    2 .Deforestation
  2. Water Pollution:
  3. Air Pollution:
  4. Loss of Biodiversity:
  5. Urbanization and Unplanned Settlements:
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  1. Planning of Settlements
    SERD
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  1. Sustainable Cities: Balancing needs (e.g., India’s Smart Cities Mission).
  2. Eco-Friendly Settlements: Green energy and buildings (e.g., Auroville, Tamil Nadu).
  3. Rural Development: Economic and environmental solutions (e.g., MGNREGS).
  4. Disaster-Resilient: Withstands natural disasters (e.g., Odisha cyclone shelters).
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  1. Environmental Surveys
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Environmental surveys involve systematic data collection to assess the environmental impact of
projects or plans

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Methods of Data Collection:
FQRS

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  1. Field Surveys: Direct data collection (e.g., air quality monitoring).
  2. Questionnaires: Stakeholder feedback (e.g., EIA public surveys).
  3. Remote Sensing: Satellite analysis (e.g., GIS mapping deforestation).
  4. Secondary Data: Analysis of reports (e.g., census for population trends).
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  1. Interview Technique
    SUF
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  1. Structured Interviews: Fixed questions (e.g., villagers on mining impacts).
  2. Unstructured Interviews: Open-ended insights (e.g., talks with activists).
  3. Focus Groups: Diverse views (e.g., eco-tourism planning).
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  1. Database for Environmental Concerns
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  1. Land Use Patterns: Identifying agricultural, forest, and industrial zones.
  2. Water Resources: Mapping rivers, groundwater availability, and contamination sources.
  3. Biodiversity Data: Documenting flora, fauna, and endangered species.
    ○ Example: National Biodiversity Authority of India maintains such records
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4.1. Land Suitability Analysis

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● Evaluates the best use of land based on its characteristics (e.g., soil type, slope).

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4.2. Carrying Capacity Analysis

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● Assesses the maximum population or activity level that an environment can support
without degradation

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4.3. Vulnerability Analysis

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● Identifies areas and communities at risk from natural or human-induced hazards.

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4.4. Conservation Techniques

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  1. Afforestation: Boosts forest cover (e.g., Chhattisgarh restoration projects).
  2. Water Conservation: Rainwater harvesting (e.g., Tamil Nadu mandate).
  3. Waste Management: Recycling and reuse (e.g., Indore waste segregation).
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Examples of Environmental Planning in India

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  1. Navi Mumbai Airport: EIA conducted to protect mangroves.
  2. Smart Cities Mission: Promotes sustainable urban planning.
  3. Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Water conservation initiative.
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