Question

Short note on environmental degradation

Answer 1

Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution. Pollution is the main cause of environmental degradation. For example air pollution pollutes the air we breathe. Major causes of air pollution are biomass burning, smoke from vehicles, and burning of fossil fuels.

Answer 2

Environmental Degradation:

Different type of activities which alters the systems of environment and causes disturbances to air, water, soil, and land this is called environmental degradation.

• Excessive and misuse of natural resources and other human activities are also one of the causes of environmental degradation.

• Deforestation, climatic changes affect Earth's water supply in an enormous way.

• We should take some preventive measures to protect our environment from degradation.