Blog about the ecology of our planet
Abrupt climate change is likely to stretch carrying capacity well beyond its already precarious limits. And there’s a natural tendency or need for carrying capacity to become realigned. As abrupt climate change lowers the world’s carrying capacity aggressive wars are likely to be fought over food, water, and energy. Can carrying capacity for an environment …
How did the coal mining industry impact the people in Appalachia? Surface coal mining in the Appalachian has contributed to the destruction of over 500 mountain tops. In addition, it has led to the clearance of over 1 million acres of forests and contributed to the degradation or permanent loss of over 12000 miles of …
Examples include global climate models, fisheries management models for setting catch and harvest quotas, watershed management models for nutrient control strategies, and risk assessment models for environmental engineering. What are the types of ecological models? There are three types of ecological models which relate to change: temporal, spatial, and spatial–dynamic. What do you mean by …
“Mixed recycling” means that the items you normally sort into the blue and green-lidded recycling bins (paper/cardboard and glass/metal/plastic) can be disposed of together. The recyclable materials collected will remain the same but will not need to be separated. Can you recycle mixed paper? Only clean, dry paper is appropriate for mixed paper recycling. Greasy …
Invasive species are living things not naturally found in that ecosystem. They upset the natural balance. What is the variety of living things in an ecosystem called? Biodiversity is a term used to describe the enormous variety of life on Earth. It can be used more specifically to refer to all of the species in …
Wetlands have been called ‘biodiverse super systems’ because they support a remarkable level of biodiversity. In terms of the number and variety of species supported they are as rich as rainforests. Do wetlands have high biodiversity? Wetlands have been called “biological super systems” because they produce great volumes of food that support a remarkable level …
It grows well in hot and humid climate. Temperature: 21°C to 27°C. Annual rainfall between 75 cm and 100 cms. Irrigation is required in the regions of low rainfall. What climate is required for rabi crops in growing season? Major Rabi crops are wheat, gram, peas, barley etc. It requires a lot of water and …
The most important abiotic feature of a forest ecosystem may not be obvious, despite its ubiquity and importance: sunlight. Tangible abiotic factors include soil, minerals, rocks and water. But abiotic factors can be intangible, such as temperature, other types of radiation and the chemistry of soil and water. What are 5 abiotic factors in the …
New industrial and environmental biotechnology advances are helping to make manufacturing processes cleaner and more efficient by reducing toxic chemical pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. What is environmental biotechnology and its importance? Environmental biotechnology in particular is the application of processes for the protection and restoration of the quality of the environment. Environmental biotechnology can …
Can I do MSc in Environmental Science after BSC zoology? ANSWER (1) Hi Pushpanjali, If you have interest in the environmental Science, so you can apply for M.Sc Environmental Science after B.Sc in zoology, as zoology and environmental Science both are good options, so you can pursue any one of them. Can I do MSc …