Hint— (a) Put off the fans and lights when they are not required.
(b) Maximum use of solar radiation.
(c) Use of solar water heating system. during winters.
(d) Use of fluorescent tubes or CFL
Water pollution arises as a result of various human activities. This includes discharges from wastewater treatment plants, run-off from agricultural fields, storm-water drainage, etc. Pollutants from these sources enter the...
Some of the precautions are:
(a). Try to move to an open space.
(b). We should not take shelter under trees, buildings or overhead power lines.
(c). If travelling in a bus or...
Dairy farm management deals with processes which aim at improving the quality and quantity of milk production. Milk production is primarily dependent on choosing improved cattle breeds, provision of proper...
The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution:
Measures for preventing Air pollution
Planting more trees
Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels
Reducing the use of...
Public Facilities
Is it available?
How can it be improved?
Water
Yes
There should be 24 hour supply of water.
Electricity
Yes
There should be 24 hour supply of electricity
Roads
Yes
Roads are good and there is no need for...
(i) Kitchen wastes.
(ii) Paper wastes like newspapers, bags, envelopes.
(iii) Plastic bags.
(iv) Vegetable/fruit peels/rind.
Measures for disposal
(i) Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.
(ii) Safe disposal of plastic bags.
(iii) Vegetable/fruit peels can be...
In India, several laws and acts have been passed from time to time in order to protect the degrading wildlife. Out of all, the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 has...
(a) Put off the fans and lights when they are not required.
(b) Maximum use of solar radiation.
(c) Use of solar water heating system during lvinters.
(d) Use of fluorescent tubes or CFL.
Reasons for conservation :
(a) The strong dependence of industry and agriculture upon minerals.
(b) The process of mineral formation is slow.
(c) They are non-renewable
Methods to conserve :
(a) Minerals should be used...