Environment and Development — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 10 · Environmental Science
Summary of Environment and Development for ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science syllabus.
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Overview
Global environmental pollution has become a major concern because industrial growth, population increase, and rising energy use have put pressure on natural systems. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is about 0.03 percent, and if the present trend continues, it may double by 2030. Two important globa
Key Concepts
Some environmental problems are not limited
Some environmental problems are not limited to one region. Ozone depletion and climate change are global problems because their effects spread across
The depletion of the stratospheric ozone
The depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer increases exposure to solar UV radiation, which raises the incidence of cancer and cataracts. It can be
Responsibility can be judged by current
Responsibility can be judged by current emissions, historical emissions, and carbon footprint of consumption. China was the top CO2 emitter in 2011 da
Developed countries include the United States
Developed countries include the United States of America, European Countries, Japan and Russia. Developing countries include countries of Asia and Afr
Sustainable development means meeting present needs
Sustainable development means meeting present needs without compromising the needs of future generations. It includes economic development, social equ
Learning Objectives
- Understand major global environmental problems and their effects
- Distinguish between developed and developing countries in terms of responsibility for pollution
- Explain the link between economic development and environmental degradation
- Describe sustainable development and the idea of mutual cooperation
- Understand how international trade can affect the environment
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