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Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect — Syllabus

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education

Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect topics: Core Idea and Objective, Methods for Observing Changes, Effects of Development on Daily Life, plus 1 more.

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4 Topics · Telangana Board Class 10 Environmental Education · 2026-27

Topics in Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect

1

Core Idea and Objective

  • The chapter focuses on changes taking place in the physical environment and landscape.
  • Environmental changes are usually slow and gradual, so they may not be obvious from one year to the next.
  • A comparison between the past and the present helps in noticing these changes clearly.
2

Methods for Observing Changes in Surroundings

  • Observe the surroundings and notice changes during the last five years or so.
  • Examples of changes include construction of houses and buildings, widening of roads, filling of ponds, reduction in agricultural land, felling or plantation of trees, electrification, and irrigation f
  • Collect information from parents, grandparents, and elders in the locality.
3

Effects of Development on Daily Life and Resources

  • Development changes the availability of water, playgrounds, electricity, fuel, fodder, hygiene and sanitation, transport and communication, and crop production.
  • Construction of houses and buildings changes land use.
  • Widening of roads and new roads change the landscape.
4

Modern Changes and Environmental Impact

  • The modern TV has replaced the Radio, and the mobile occupied the place of landline.
  • The new cement and black top roads are laid on old metal roads.
  • Modern man uses TV, mobile, computers, cell phones, cell towers, and cement or black top roads.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Changes in the physical environment and their effects on people, resources, health, and development

Environmental changeObservation of surroundingsGathering informationEffects on daily life and resourcesDevelopmental activitiesModern technology and roadsEnvironmental friendlinessHealth effects

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What are the important topics in Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect for Telangana Board Class 10 Environmental Education?
Key topics in Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect include Core Idea and Objective, Methods for Observing Changes in Surroundings, Effects of Development on Daily Life and Resources, Modern Changes and Environmental Impact. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Changes in Surroundings and Their Effect for the Telangana Board Class 10 board exam?
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