Question Q.5GS1GS1
जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण हिमनदों के पिघलने का पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र और मानव समाज पर गंभीर प्रभाव पड़ता है। हिमनदों के पिघलने के कारण पर्यावरण पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव की इस मुद्दे को संबोधित करने के लिए मापे जा सकने वाले उपायों की व्याख्या कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर देंगे) 10 अंक | The melting of glaciers due to climate change has serious implications for the ecosystem and human society. Discuss the effects of melting glaciers on the environment and the measures that can be taken to address this issue. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Main Body
As per IPCC 6th Assessment report glaciers of the world are melting at high pace.
Implications for ecosystem & human society:
1Rise in Mean sea level (20 cm from 1900 to 2000) - lead to Sinking of Islands.
2In ocean Acidification (loss of fjords)
3Change in albedo - lead global warming
4Lead to problem of Climate migrants
5Flooding and degradation for coastal population
Effects on environment:
4loss of soil & substrate in mining, causing Soil Erosion, deforestation etc.
Possible Solution
1Circular Model of Economy to optimize consumption.
2Compensatory Afforestation & implement principle of "Polluter Pays."
3Better R&D to minimize environmental impacts & hazards
4Proper rehabilitation for indigenous population to minimize social impacts.
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Conclusion
Rare earth metal, though a necessity must be used as per the need rather than to fulfill the greed. (Gandhian Ideas) to promote healthy man-environment relationship.
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Topper
Manan Bhat
AIR 88
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Glaciers and climate change
Melting of glaciers - implications and measures
Writing Stats
148
Total words
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