unit 3 Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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Global Environmental Concerns
CDWALU
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- Climate Change:
2 .Deforestation - Water Pollution:
- Air Pollution:
- Loss of Biodiversity:
- Urbanization and Unplanned Settlements:
2
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- Planning of Settlements
SERD
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- Sustainable Cities: Balancing needs (e.g., India’s Smart Cities Mission).
- Eco-Friendly Settlements: Green energy and buildings (e.g., Auroville, Tamil Nadu).
- Rural Development: Economic and environmental solutions (e.g., MGNREGS).
- Disaster-Resilient: Withstands natural disasters (e.g., Odisha cyclone shelters).
3
Q
- Environmental Surveys
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Environmental surveys involve systematic data collection to assess the environmental impact of
projects or plans
4
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Methods of Data Collection:
FQRS
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- Field Surveys: Direct data collection (e.g., air quality monitoring).
- Questionnaires: Stakeholder feedback (e.g., EIA public surveys).
- Remote Sensing: Satellite analysis (e.g., GIS mapping deforestation).
- Secondary Data: Analysis of reports (e.g., census for population trends).
5
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- Interview Technique
SUF
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- Structured Interviews: Fixed questions (e.g., villagers on mining impacts).
- Unstructured Interviews: Open-ended insights (e.g., talks with activists).
- Focus Groups: Diverse views (e.g., eco-tourism planning).
6
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- Database for Environmental Concerns
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- Land Use Patterns: Identifying agricultural, forest, and industrial zones.
- Water Resources: Mapping rivers, groundwater availability, and contamination sources.
- Biodiversity Data: Documenting flora, fauna, and endangered species.
○ Example: National Biodiversity Authority of India maintains such records
7
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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).
8
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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
9
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4.3. Vulnerability Analysis
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● Identifies areas and communities at risk from natural or human-induced hazards.
10
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4.4. Conservation Techniques
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- Afforestation: Boosts forest cover (e.g., Chhattisgarh restoration projects).
- Water Conservation: Rainwater harvesting (e.g., Tamil Nadu mandate).
- Waste Management: Recycling and reuse (e.g., Indore waste segregation).
11
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Examples of Environmental Planning in India
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- Navi Mumbai Airport: EIA conducted to protect mangroves.
- Smart Cities Mission: Promotes sustainable urban planning.
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Water conservation initiative.