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Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education

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Key Topics to Revise

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Types of Environmental Changes

  • Physical landscape changes occur gradually over time, making them less noticeable when comparing consecutive years
  • Major visible changes include construction of buildings, road widening, pond filling, reduction in agricultural land
  • Infrastructure development: electrification, irrigation facilities, transportation networks
2

Effects of Environmental Changes

  • Water availability: Changes in groundwater levels, water quality deterioration, reduced water bodies
  • Air quality: Increased pollution from vehicles, industries, and construction activities
  • Loss of green spaces: Reduction in playgrounds, parks, and natural habitats
3

Modern Development vs Environmental Conservation

  • Technology impact: Mobile phones, computers, and electronic devices cause radiation exposure
  • Infrastructure development: Cement roads, tall buildings, and cell towers alter natural landscapes
  • Comparison with ancestors: Traditional practices were more environmentally sustainable
4

Case Studies and Research Methods

  • Sardar Sarovar Dam: Over 1,00,000 people require relocation, showing large-scale environmental impact
  • Narmada Sagar Dam: About 1,70,000 people need relocation, demonstrating social costs of development
  • Research methodology: Observing surroundings, collecting information from elders, analyzing changes over 5-year periods

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Environmental change refers to the transformationThis includes construction of housesModern conveniences like mobile phonesDevelopment that meets present needs withoutChanges in surroundings affect the availability

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