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differentiate between primary succession and secondary succession in about 120 words

Shakti Swarupa Bhanja 25th Nov, 2020

Hello Sudesh!

I am trying to explain the answer to your question using points.

1)Primary succession in ecological view is the development of new habitats in barren and lifeless areas that are unaffected and untouched by any pre-existing life forms. On the other hand, secondary succession is the development of

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explain the importance of environment in day to day life by citing suitable examples in about 120 words.

Nandhini M 25th Nov, 2020

Hi Aspirant :

Environment is where the living and non-living that exists .For the living . they are dependent on the environment for food ,shelter , water and other needs. We need a healthy environment to survive , so we should start protecting our own environment .Environment is everything that

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differentiate between the surface and ground water.describe the factors responsible for degredation of water

Shivani Chaudhary 21st Sep, 2020

The difference is as follows-

  • Surface water- It is water found in a river, lake or other surface cavities.Groundwater is water contained in or by a subsurface layer of soil or rock.
  • Surface water is usually not very high in mineral content. Groundwater commonly contains less contamination than surface water
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may I study environment studies from arts stream?

Arpita Bose 16th Aug, 2020

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, you can study environment studies. Few colleges that offer environment studies are-

  • Lady Keane College (LKC), Shillong
  • Mayank Shekhar Mahavidyalaya

All the best.

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which are the environment studies colleges in India?

pdwords Student Expert 16th Aug, 2020

Hello,

Following colleges offer environmental studies in India:

  • Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • University of Delhi, Delhi
  • Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  • Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University,
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i wanted information about Built environment

Udit Narayan 14th Jun, 2020

Hello Aspirant,

In the engineering and social sciences, the term built environment , or built world, refers to the human-made environment that provides the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings to cities and beyond.

Please mention more information in your question to get a refined answer.

I

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kanchi nadi se Kon sa jalparpat banta hai

Shivang Dubey 4th Jun, 2020

Hey Puja

Kanchi River which is a tributary of Subarnarekha River (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subarnarekha_River) that flows around Ranchi, Jharkhand.  It creates a cascade in Taimara Village in Ranchi district which is known as Dassam Falls . Dassam falls are 44 metre long located on Ranchi plateau which is known for its clear

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how does forest support ecological system and moderate global climate? explain with suitable examples in 250 words.

Charvi Nayyar 28th Feb, 2020

hello aspirant

forests play a vital role in the ecosystem. it is the habitat of a number of organisms. It provides them food and shelter and help them in their survival. It helps in bringing rainfall that maintain ground water level. Soil is one of the most valuable resource in

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differentiate between primary succession and secondary succession by giving suitable example in about 120 words

TANUJ JAIN 26th Feb, 2020

Hi Praveen :

Primary Succession can be defined as the process of growth in an area that was previously uninhabited, barren, unoccupied and there was no initial vegetation. On the other hand,

Secondary Succession can be defined as the growth of the community in such area which was previously occupied,

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explain the following terms in about 50 words Ecofeminism

Pooja Kaushik 24th Jan, 2020
Hi Animesh,
The term Ecofeminism also called as ecological feminism, a branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature.
Its name was coined by French feminist Francoise d 'Eaubonne in 1974.
Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of non-patriarchal or nonlinear
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