Ecology & Environment – General Studies

A carbon footprint refers to the comprehensive amount of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs), notably carbon dioxide and methane, that are released into the atmosphere due to diverse human activities.

The Global Warming Potential (GWP) signifies the heat absorbed by a given greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, expressed as a multiple of the heat

The natural occurrence known as the greenhouse effect acts as a protective layer, enveloping and heating the Earth’s lower atmosphere, maintaining a temperature conducive to the survival of living organisms. 

Climate change and global warming represent one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with far-reaching consequences for both the environment and society.

Climate change refers to enduring alterations in temperature and weather conditions over an extended period. 

Soil conservation encompasses a comprehensive array of measures designed to shield the soil from erosion and depletion.

Desertification is a type of land degradation that transforms fertile land into a desert, causing the encroachment of sand from the desert into neighboring regions. 

Soil erosion refers to the detachment and relocation of the topsoil from the land, primarily caused by natural agents such as wind and water. 

Faulty methods of agriculture pose a significant threat to the sustainability of our planet’s ecosystems and the well-being of future generations.

Land degradation refers to the deterioration of soil quality resulting from its inappropriate utilization, often for agricultural, pastoral, industrial, or urban purposes.