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Author: Benny Joseph Genre: Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education ISBN: 9789352606122 Book Pages: 272 Format: PDF, ePub & Mobi
This book is meant for undergraduate engineering students of Indian Universities undertaking the course on Environmental Studies. Maintaining a holistic approach throughout, the book offers easy and logical comprehension. Concepts are explained through a plethora of illustrations which will enable students to grasp the subject easily irrespective of their background at school level. Salient Features: - Pictorial representation of topics for easy retention and understanding - Comprises important environmental case studies - Inclusion of learning outcomes for focused reading - Excellent Pedagogy - Descriptive questions: 175 - Objective-type questions: 133 - Short answer questions: 115 - Glossary of technical terms frequently used in Environmental Science: 208
Author: B. S. Chauhan Genre: Publisher: Firewall Media ISBN: 8131803287 Book Pages: 377 Format: PDF, ePub & Mobi
This book is intended to meet the academic requirements of the subject 'Environmental Studies' for undergraduate students in Indian and overseas universities. The contents have been prepared keeping in mind the widest possible variations in the background of the users.The entire UGC syllabus and supplementary materials are in the nine chapters. Chapter 1 describes the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. Chapter 2 and 3 comprehensively elaborate the forest, water, minerals, food, energy and land resources. Chapter 4 explains various aspects of biodiversity. Chapter 5 discusses the science of ecology and concepts of ecosystem. Chapter 6 is an exhaustive description of environmental pollution, its sources, effects and control measures. The sustainable development has been discussed in Chapter 7. Issues on environment and health, human rights, AIDS, women & child welfare and role of IT industry have been addressed in great length in Chapter 8.Key features of this book include authentic, simple to the point and latest account of each and every topic besides well sketched illustrations and various case studies. The book also contains glossary of terms which can be of particular use to students with little or no science background, and appendices and abbreviations commonly used in describing environmental studies
Author: Madhubun Genre: Education Publisher: Vikas Publishing House ISBN: 9789352713882 Book Pages: Format: PDF, ePub & Mobi
Environmental Studies: Understanding the World Around Us is a series of five books for classes 1 to 5 on Environmental Studies. The series strictly follows the new NCERT syllabus and the vision of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005. The series introduces young learners to their environment. They also learn how to preserve it while reading the books. The books have been written in a child-friendly language and are supported by lively illustrations. The concepts have been explained in a simple, clear and logical manner for better understanding.
Author: Sunita Jaisingh Genre: Publisher: Avichal Publishing Company ISBN: 9788177393675 Book Pages: 144 Format: PDF, ePub & Mobi
Environmental studies is a multidisciplinary subject that integrates the study of environment with social studies and sciences. The present series In Search of Green Life aims to develop an understanding of one’s surroundings along with respect for local, national and global environment. We feel it is important for children to be aware and sensitive to contrasting opportunities and constraints under which people live. The focus has been on developing independent thinking through a number of activities, Project Work has been provided in each unit to inculcate collaborative learning and communication skills among students. The book is interactive in nature as it provides for a lot of Fun Facts, Learning by Doing and ideas for discussion.
Author: The Princeton The Princeton Review Genre: Science Publisher: Princeton Review ISBN: 9780525569541 Book Pages: 432 Format: PDF, ePub & Mobi
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HELP SCORE A PERFECT 5, now with 33% more practice than previous editions! Ace the 2021 AP Environmental Science Exam with this comprehensive study guide--including 3 full-length practice tests with complete explanations, thorough content reviews, targeted strategies for every question type, and access to online extras. Techniques That Actually Work. - Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test - Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically - Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. - Detailed figures, graphs, and charts to illustrate important world environmental phenomena - Updated to align with the latest College Board standards - Thorough lists of key terms for every content chapter - Access to study plans, helpful pre-college information, and more via your online Student Tools Practice Your Way to Excellence. - 3 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations and scoring worksheets - Practice drills at the end of each content review chapter - Quick-study glossary of the terms you should know
Author: Science Teachers' Association of Western Australia Genre: Environmental sciences Publisher: ISBN: 0980370418 Book Pages: 525 Format: PDF, ePub & Mobi
Author: Frank R. Spellman Genre: Science Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 9780810886100 Book Pages: 709 Format: PDF, ePub & Mobi
Environmental Science: Principles and Practices provides the scientific principles, concepts, applications, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and manmade, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions (such as renewable energy sources) for resolving and even preventing them. Frank R. Spellman and Melissa Stoudt introduce the science of the environmental mediums of air, water, soil, and biota to undergraduate students. Interdisciplinary by nature, environmental science embraces a wide array of topics. Environmental Science: Principles and Practices brings these topics together under several major themes, including 1.How energy conversions underlie all ecological processes 2.How the earth's environment functions as an integrated system 3.How human activities alter natural systems 4.How the role of culture, social, and economic factors is vital to the development of solutions 5.How human survival depends on practical ideas of stewardship and sustainability Environmental Science: Principles and Practices is an ideal resource for students of science in the classroom and at home, in the library and the lab.