GEOGRAPHY PROJECT

TOPIC: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

NAME: JIYA JAIN

GRADE: IX
SECTION: ‘B’
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge everyone who has helped
me in every stage of this project. I would also like to thank Principal Sir and
Vice principal ma’am for giving me this opportunity. I would like to express my
special thanks to my Geography teacher, Ms. Neha Prasad for their guidance and
support, without whom the completion of this project would have not been
possible. Last but not least I want to thank my parents, siblings, and friends for
the countless times they’ve helped me.
 INDEX
Sr no. TOPIC SLIDE no.

1) INTRODUCTION  4

2) CLIMATE CHANGE  5-6

3)   OZONE LAYER DEPLETION  7

4)   SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT  8-9

5)   BIBLIOGRAPHY  10

     

   
 INTRODUCTION
◦ Environmental issues can be defined as the harmful effects of
human activities on the earth’s environment. Environmental
issues include many types of human activities which cause
pollution, waste disposal, climate change, global warming,
greenhouse effect, etc.
◦ In order to tackle these issues, there are various types of
environmental protection programs, which are being practised
at the individual, organisational and government levels. The
aim of these programmes has been to establish a balance
between man and the environment.
◦ There are different types and causes of Environmental Pollution
and the current environmental issues that are causing
catastrophic changes to require urgent attention
 CLIMATE CHANGE
 Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. These shifts may
be natural, such as variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800s, human activity such as the
burning of fossil fuel has increased rapidly, which in turn has caused changes in the climate.
 Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, has increased the emissions of greenhouse gases
like methane and carbon dioxide in the environment that act like a blanket wrapped around the
earth, trapping the sun’s heat and raising temperatures.

 Temperatures continue to rise throughout the planet and we are experiencing changes in
precipitation patterns. The main cause of these catastrophic effects on our planet is pollution.

 Ways to prevent climate change:

1. Make Your Commute Green

2. Be More Conservative with Energy Usage

3. Recycle
CLIMATE CHANGE
 OZONE LAYER DEPLETION
◦ Chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs are the main cause of ozone layer
depletion. These are released by solvents, spray aerosols,
refrigerators, air-conditioners, etc. The molecules of
chlorofluorocarbons in the stratosphere are broken down by
ultraviolet radiations and release chlorine atoms.
◦ Ozone layer depletion increases the amount of UVB that reaches the
Earth’s surface. Laboratory and epidemiological studies demonstrate
that UVB causes non-melanoma skin cancer and plays a major role
in malignant melanoma development. In addition, UVB has been
linked to the development of cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens.
◦ Ozone depleting substances are man-made gases that destroy ozone
once they reach the ozone layer. The ozone layer sits in the upper
atmosphere and reduces the amount of harmful ultra violet radiation
that reaches Earth from the sun.
 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
◦ Managing waste properly is essential for building sustainable and livable cities, but it remains a
challenge for many developing countries
◦ solid-waste management, is the collecting, treating, and disposing of solid material that is discarded
because it has served its purpose or is not longer useful.
◦ Improper disposal of municipal solid waste can create unsanitary conditions, and these conditions in
turn can lead to pollution of the environment and to outbreaks of vector-borne disease.
◦ Poor management of the collection and disposal of solid waste may lead to leachate pollution of
surface water or groundwater. This may cause significant problems if the waste contains toxic
substances, or if nearby water sources are used for water supplies.
◦ Solid waste management can be divided into five key components:
Generation, Storage, Collection, Transportation, Disposal
◦ In order to minimise disease transmission there are several protective measures that can be
undertaken. These concern equipment for staff and the siting and management of disposal sites.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
 BIBLIIOGRAPHY
◦ GEOGRAPHY GARDE 9 TEXTBOOK
◦ environment.govt.nz
◦ www.britannica.com
◦ www.epa.gov
◦ www.activesustainability.com
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