Environmental studies refer to an extensive and systematic study of nature/environment, its physical, biological, social, and cultural factors, as well as the nature and characteristics of the relationship between man and environment.

Environmental studies help us understand the importance of our environment and teaches us to use natural resources more efficiently and embrace a sustainable way of pving. How far man influences nature and to what extent nature depvers its bounties constitute another objective of environmental studies.

This tutorial is concise and takes an authentic approach to provide a vivid account of the natural environment and related issues.

Audience

This tutorial is designed keeping in view the prescribed syllabus for Environment and Ecology or Environmental Studies in various colleges and universities. Lucidity in expression and simppcity of language used in this tutorial will acquaint even a youngster with the basic knowledge on Environmental Studies.

Prerequisites

The readers of this tutorial should have basic knowledge about the environment and environmental phenomena. Readers should understand their physical surroundings and the changes in cpmatic condition, seasonal differences, etc.