Question

write a 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. It is defined as any change or disturbance to the environment perceived to be deleterious or undesirable.As indicated by the I=PAT equation, environmental impact (I) or degradation is caused by the combination of an already very large and increasing human population (P), continually increasing economic growth or per capita affluence (A), and the application of resource-depleting and polluting technology

Answer 2

➭ AnSwer :-

• 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.

⟹ CAUSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION :-

• The major causes of the environmental degradation are modern urbanization, industrialization, over-population growth, deforestation etc.
• Environmental pollution refers to the degradation of quality and quantity of natural resources.