Question

How does human affect the environment?

Answer 1

Human and environment:

1. Our surroundings are termed the environment.
2. It refers to the interaction of all the components - living, non-living and natural.
3. Humans are primarily concerned about environmental degradation.
4. The ecological effects of human activity have been from the very earliest ancestors of our time.
5. Ever since we have all modified the ecosystem according to our convenience, and today, at this stage, we are losing all the precious natural resources that can not be recovered.

The methods by which humans have damaged the environment:

1. Pollution
2. Overpopulation
3. Wastage of natural resources
4. Deforestation
5. Disposal of wastes

Consequences of Environment damage:

1. Change in climate
2. Ozone layer depletion
3. Acid rain
4. Extinction of species of plants and animals
5. Global warming

Methods to improve the environment:

This can be done by following the three Rs.

1. Reduce - to lower the consumption of non-biodegradable materials
2. Reuse - to find multiple uses of material before disposing of it.
3. Recycle - non-biodegradable products should be recycled.