Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect — Chapter Summary
Telangana Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education
Summary of Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect for Telangana Board Class 10 Environmental Education. Changes in the physical environment.
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Overview
Changes in the physical environment and landscape usually happen slowly, so they are not always visible from one year to the next. Comparing the present with the situation a few decades earlier helps show how much has changed. Common changes include new houses and buildings, widening of roads, filli
Key Concepts
Environmental changes are often gradual
Environmental changes are often gradual. A difference between two consecutive years may be small, but changes become clear when the present is compare
Surroundings change through construction of houses
Surroundings change through construction of houses and buildings, widening of roads, filling of ponds, reduction in agricultural land, felling or plan
Changes in the environment affect availability
Changes in the environment affect availability of water, playgrounds, electricity, fuel, fodder, hygiene and sanitation, transport and communication,
Modern development brings new roads
Modern development brings new roads, technology, and infrastructure, but these changes may be non environmental friendly and can affect health and sur
Large dam projects can lead
Large dam projects can lead to displacement of people. Over 1,00,000 people will be relocated due to the Sardar Sarovar Dam, and about 1,70,000 people
Learning Objectives
- To learn about changes taking place in the physical environment and landscape
- To understand the effects of those changes on daily life and surroundings
- To observe local environmental changes over time
- To study the link between development and environmental impact
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